Escobedo Boat Works Sea Dart 16'

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Escobedo Boat Works SEA DART 16’ Escobedo Boat Works is proud to announce the launch of the Sea Dart! The Sea Dart is a 16’ lapstrake decked canoe / kayak hybrid. Lapstrake boats are defined by a ridged rather than smooth appearance and are planked with overlapping boards called “strakes”. These strakes give the vessel a unique appearance and provide a rigid, durable and lightweight hull. Lapstrake construction dates back to the time of the Vikings as early as the year 739. Through the use of these lightweight sturdy vessels, the Vikings were able to conquer the northern European coast as far as Newfoundland. Eventually the benefits of lapstrake construction were recognized around the world. Various adaptations and methods were applied as lapstrake construction spread throughout the United States and many types of vessels from war ships to Adirondack guide boats were built using this method. Lapstrake construction is so desirable because it simplifies the joining of planks and the boats are ultimately lighter because fewer parts are needed to construct the vessel. Increased stability is achieved because the ridges on the outside of the hull displace water as the boat lists. The ridges also stiffen the hull and make it more responsive. Throughout the 18 th , 19 th and 20 th centuries, more and more lapstrake vessels dotted the waters of North America in the form of workboats, trawlers, skiffs, cruisers, canoes, and kayaks. After WWII high quality plywood appeared on the market and began to replace white cedar, oak and juniper as the material of choice. Plywood offered a lighter, stronger, and more stable alternative to lumber. Soon, technological advances in fiberglass, resins and epoxies followed. Regardless of the materials used, lapstrake construction offers a beautiful and traditional style of boat building that never fails to turn heads and brings back the beauty and romance associated with the historical art of boat building. Escobedo Boat Works is a division of Escobedo Construction. Escobedo Construction has a reputation of bringing the latest technology together with tradition and old world craftsmanship to produce projects of the highest quality. Our boat building philosophy is no different. With the introduction
of the Sea Dart 16’, Escobedo Boat Works has utilized the most advanced software and machinery to design and produce a 16’ lapstrake decked canoe / kayak hybrid. The Sea Dart 16’ is an ultra lightweight plywood, fiberglass and epoxy composite boat that is very durable and stable enough to stand in comfortably. The boat weights around 50 pounds and can easily be lifted and portaged by a single person. Despite its beauty, the Sea Dart 16’ is a workhorse and can take on many challenges. It is not as delicate as its appearance suggests. Rather, it should be used for its intended purpose without hesitation and will out perform any boat in its class. The aesthetic beauty of this boat will captivate you on every voyage and Escobedo Boat Works invites you to discover the precise performance of this watercraft today. Allow our passion for quality to serve your desire for the ultimate boating experience. Escobedo Boat Works
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