Bear Mountain Boat Shop - Wooden Canoe and Kayak Kits and Plans









Freedom 15
modern efficient pleasure canoe



Canadian yacht designer Steve Killing might be better known for his America's Cup sailing designs, but his canoes are just as spectacular.

· Length 15'
· Maximum beam 33.25"
· Beam waterline 33.4"
· Beam gunnel 34.3"
· Bow height 19.25"
· Centre depth 13.1"
· Draft 4.46"
· Displacement 400 lbs.
· Wetted surface 28.0 sq.ft.
· Weight to immerse 133 lb/in
· Prismatic coefficient 0.566
· Weight 45 to 50 lbs.
· Keel-less or shoe keel
· Stability factor 104
Price: $69.00


© Designed by Steve Killing
Steve Killing Yacht Design


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Like its sisterships, the Freedom 15 features an asymmetrical hull with a fine bow and slightly fuller stern. The mid section has mild tumblehome for comfortable solo paddling and good structural rigidity. A small canoe has an easier time turning corners and needs some design features to aid with straight-line tracking. To this end, the Freedom 15 has less rocker and deeper aft sections for effortless steering. The 35" beam gives it a stability factor of 104 which means it will give confidence to those on board, and yet be a pleasure to paddle. We see it on lakes, rivers, and portages being used for camping, day trips, fishing and just playing around.