Should I Do it?
Which sailing canoe should he build?
Reader Michael Morin checks in to ask for advice from SCA readers on his next build. He writes:
Josh, I am trying to decide between Michael Storer’s Kombi and the Artemis sailing canoe.(Both plans are available from Duckworks). Koos Winnip’s YouTube videos of multi day camping trips and his build video of the Artemis paint a very compelling picture of an “adventure” row and sail boat. However, the open Kombi seems to have similar performance and be easier to build. The Artemis looks to be a drier boat, and both can be fitted with pontoons to help ameliorate the “swimming effect” common among narrow boats with big sails.
I’d love to hear from readers whom have built, sailed, rowed, or passed on one of these intriguing designs. —Michael Morin, Los Osos, CA
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From the fact that you're considering Artemis, I assume you're thinking solo? If that's the case, you could always deck Kombi, which would still be simpler than Artemis (and maybe even simpler than the stock Kombi).
I'm also interested in the Kombi, so these comments are very useful. An advantage to the Kombi is that a kit with all the plywood cut out is available. The kits are available in various levels and with several options. https://www.jowoodworks.com/
jowoodworks@yahoo.com
Scot