CANYON CRUISER

CATEGORY: Jet Sleds & Whitewater River Boats
CONSTRUCTION: Sheet plywood/wood framing, or welded aluminum
PLANS INCLUDE 6º OR 12º Aft Vee-Bottom Options

Blistering sunshine or torrential downpours won't keep you from running your favorite whitewater rivers aboard our CANYON CRUISER. A hardtop cuddy cabin with full standing headroom protects you from the elements, but includes a removable soft-top sunroof that's great for standing at the helm when extra visibility and ventilation are required. And it makes passing through to the forward cockpit a breeze.

An inboard motor driving through a jet pump or I/O is located below the raised aft deck, making the perfect fishing perch, and with ready access to the transom swim step aft. Plus there's plenty of fuel to get you where you want to go and back.

While ideal for the big fast-moving rivers out west, CANYON CRUISER is also suited to other waters that can kick up a fuss, whether on oceans or lakes. Depending on your needs, plans include two V-bottom options. For ultimate speeds or where draft is a concern in shallower waters, pick the 6 transom vee (12 bow entry). For more open waters or bigger rivers we recommend our 12 transom vee (20 bow entry). Both options are a part of the plans. In either case, the beamy hull has generous depth for safety and dry running. And options on the plans make it easy to vary boat length within the limits noted.

Plans are available for either sheet plywood or welded aluminum construction. Plywood hulls total 1/2" bottom and 3/8" sides over a husky framing with fiberglass sheathing on the outside. Aluminum hulls have 3/16" bottoms and 1/8" sides over transverse frames reinforced by standard extrusion longitudinals. Either hull includes plenty of rub rails for protection against bumps and scrapes.

With available FULL SIZE PATTERNS for frame member outer contours, NO LOFTING or re-drawing hull lines is required. Instructions with material listing assure professional results even if you've never built a boat before.