Wee Two's light weight and small size make it a tandem boat that's a dream. For the fisherman or explorer it's an easy boat to get to those seemingly inaccessible ponds. Or it's just that little "ready to go" boat for a local moonlight paddle.

Another of my designs inspired by Henry Rushton's Wee Lassie, circa 1893, Wee Two is a small tandem or solo craft of light weight. At 32 Ibs., this is the ideal boat for a small person or someone who just doesn't want to hurt themselves lifting a heavy boat.This boat style is called a double paddle canoe, because it is paddled with a kayak paddle, in a seated position.

The Wee Two, like the Wee Robbie, is a double paddle canoe. They are called this because one sits on the canoe bottom and paddles the boat with a kayak type paddle. There are a number of advantages to this design.

The kayak paddle provides more power than a traditional canoe paddle, because you stroke on both sides of the boat with no recovery stroke. Strokes on both sides of the boat keep the boat on a straighter course, so less correction strokes are needed. Paddling forward and turning with the kayak paddle is simple and intuitive. No fancy strokes must be learned as in traditional canoe paddling. The paddler sits on the boat bottom creating less windage and more stability.

Double paddle canoes are faster and easier to paddle than traditional canoes, especially for the solo paddler.

The Wee Two can handle up to 400 pounds with ease. Wee Two is set up to accommodate two adults quite comfortably. It is also designed to be paddled solo. The center back rest swivels to face forward or backward depending on whether the boat is used as a solo or tandem. The bow and stern of Wee Two is built with air tanks, for extra flotation and small decks with a built-in hand hold for carrying.

The Wee Two is a terrific first boat project for someone interested in learning the wood strip boat building technique! It's small size and simple shape make it easy to build for the beginner. This boat is a kick because it is so light-weight! Any boat lover would be proud to own a Wee Two.

It has a flattened arch hull bottom with a firm chine for very good initial stability. The bow and stern stems form a sharp vee underwater to improve tracking in wind. The flare of the bow and stern at the sheer line deflects waves for a dry ride in waves. The short length and flattened bottom makes this canoe easy to turn.

Stability is good enough on the Wee Two to set it up as a traditional canoe with seats at the the gunnels if you wish.

I have learned to respect this little boat's capacity and speed. As a builder, I have a lot of personal boats to choose from. I would never be without a Wee Two in my fleet.

Wee Two Specifications Length: 12'6" Width: 30" Depth in center: l0"

Weight: 30 - 32 Ibs.

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Building plans are available!

Keith Meyers
Seattle, WA