Going to start building a strip planked paddle board for granddaughter. Reviewed a few designs and settled for a Jarvis Design (San Marcos 11.4). Ordered frame patterns and reviewed online build guidance. Have never done this method before but look pretty interesting.
UPDATE (3/23/26)
Received the epoxy/fibergalss/plastic parts couple of days ago – took about 10 days. Still waiting for frame kit to arrive, Got email from them it was shipped and will be here 3/29/26. A bit disappointing for how long it takes for them to send.
Worked cost estimates for strips – probably going to pattern the ribs onto some sapele 6mm that I have laying around and spend an extra $100 on cedar. Goosebay estimates below.
FINAL DECISION ON PLANKING/RAILS => Eastern White Pine, 8 boards 14 ft long, 5/4×6 S4S from Goosebay ~ $360 The price of good cedar has gone insane last 2 years. It would have cost at least $1300 for decent white cedar.
Ribs, Center Spine, and Rails => Primary Structure
My Building Notes:
PaddleBoard (1 of 8)
PaddleBoard (2 of 8)
PaddleBoard (3 of 8)
PaddleBoard (4 of 8)
PaddleBoard (5 of 8)
PaddleBoard (6 of 8)
PaddleBoard (7 of 8)
PaddleBoard (8 of 8)
Strip Planking Material/Cost Estimate
Rethinking this and decided I want to cut strips in single pass, so need boards to be 6 inches +
Eastern White Pine it is! – Enough for skins and side rails. About $360