Compare our kits

Resources to build a Pelican from scratch

Minimum space needed = 2 car garage

Minimum tools needed = tablesaw, planer, chopsaw, basic hand tools

Average time to loft, scale and read plans = 10 hours

Average time to build mold/strongback = 40 hours

Average time to mill, laminate and shape parts = 60 hours

Average time to cut scarfs and glue = 15 hours

Average time to assemble = 145 hours

Total hours = 270 hours + ? hours for material order and pickup

Resources to build a Platypus kit

Minimum space needed = 1 car garage

Minimum tools needed = basic hand tools

No lofting, complete illustrated manual included = 0 hours

Average time to assemble strongback(included) = 1 hour

Parts already milled, laminated and shaped = 0 hours

Average time to assemble precision cut scarfs = 4 hours

Average time to assemble precision cut parts = 80 hours

Total hours = 85 hours + 5 minutes to order, everything shipped direct to you

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In addition to the strongback the Platypus kits include the following:
Plywood panels: Okoume Mahogany, Marine Grade, Lloyd's of London BS1088 rating, pre-cut to size and shape.
Framing: Clear vertical grain Douglas fir and Phillipine mahogany, milled to specs per original plans.
Knees and trim: Phillipine mahogany, pre-cut to shape
Spars: solid Sitka spruce, pre-cut to length.
Fasteners: Stainless steel
Epoxy: Marine grade
Caulking: 3M Polyurethane

Time averages are for building hull, centerboard and trunk, rudder, deck, interior, coamings, trim and all spars.