C2

The new C2 in development

Ever since we made the old Imperial Cruiser back in the UK (details below!) we have wanted to have another go at building and paddling a C2. Eventually we found a bit of time in our busy schedules, and a spare Saint prototype to start from. So far we have the boat the right shape, and we just need to strengthen her up, put the cockpit rims and internal fittings in and get out on the river. We hope to be updating progress regularly on here so check back to see how we get on.

Back when we were based in Durham, UK, we decided that an old Sith prototype would make a good C2 if we lengthened it a bit and we were facing in opposite directions.... And so the Imperial Cruiser was born. Great fun, but really difficult to paddle on anything other than flat water!

The Imperial Cruiser
Cartwheeling on the flat

Videos;

Cartwheeling the C2 (1.6MB)

Rolling the C2 (0.7MB)

Fast forward to 2010, and our latest attempt. This time we started with an old prototype of the Saint, and a bit more of an idea of what we are after. The finished boat is going to be about 2.5m long, and we have added about 130litres of volume and 7cm to give a width of 73cm.

The Saint prototype
Prototype in pieces
Widening the midsection
Lengthening the boat
Shaping the sideplates
Making the deckplate
Attaching the sideplates
Attaching the deckplate