Building Instructions

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“Had a great time with my son building it! And a lot of family floating time after it was completed.”

— Anonymous Survey Respondent circa 1982

1. Read the Frame Kit Building Instructions

Read the instructions completely. This will help you have a good understanding of the boat’s assembly, the tools necessary to get the job done, and the materials you will need to source from your local big-box construction supply store.

2. Watch the Instructional Videos Below

Watch the assembly videos completely. We have provided a complete build of both a one-person and two-person Kano-Yak frame kit on video for you to follow along. During the video assembly series, we offer frequent tips, tricks, and suggestions for maximizing the enjoyment of your building experience.

3. Contact Us With Any Questions

We are here to assist you in any way that we can. If you have a question, whether it is pre-purchase or deep in the middle of a build, we are an email away. Let us know how we can help you enjoy your Kano-Yak to its fullest.

4. Looking for a Tip or Trick? Read our Blog

Sometimes, the only way to get something done is to do it the long and hard way yourself. Other times, it is preferred that you learn from those that went before you. Allow though each frame building experience is unique, we offer some building tips and tricks in our Blog Posts that can help you along the way.

 

Chapter 1

Kano-Yak Chapter 1 v2: A DIY Frame Kit Canoe/Kayak Combo Part 1 of 3 video series on how to build your kano-yak frame using common tools and materials.

Jump to a specific Chapter Marker and see the installation section you need: 0:27​ Frame Kit 1:56​ Tools Needed 3:37​ Materials Needed 5:09​ Materials Prep 7:24​ Square Frame Rails 8:45​ Frame Lengths for One Person and Two Person 10:01​ Two Person 15’ Frame Assembly 12:58​ Two Person Measuring & Marking

 

Chapter 2

Kano-Yak Chapter 2: A DIY Frame Kit Canoe/Kayak Combo Part 2 of 3 video series on how to build your Kano-yak frame using common tools and materials. Jump to a specific Chapter Marker and see the installation section you need: 0:31​ One Person Measuring and Marking 3:36​ Front Plate Frame Assembly 6:42​ Folding the Frame 7:51​ Rear Plate Frame Assembly 13:08​ Frame Shape 14:08​ Frame Components

 

Chapter 3

Kano-Yak Chapter 3: A DIY Frame Kit Canoe/Kayak Combo Part 3 of 3 video series on how to build your Kano yak frame kit using common tools and materials. https://kano-yak.com/​ Jump to a specific Chapter Marker and see the installation section you need: 0:28​ Applying PVC Skin 1:29​ Rigid Foam Prep 2:51​ PVC Skin Prep 4:53​ PVC Skin Cutting 5:29​ PVC Skin Installation 6:31​ PVC Skin Gluing 11:03​ PVC Skin Cutting 11:33​ PVC Skin Trimming 14:04​ PVC Skin Gluing 16:40​ Rigid Foam Cutting 17:28​ PVC Skin Trimming 19:56​ Rigid Foam Gluing 21:39​ PVC Trim Prep 22:59​ Front PVC Install 26:42​ PVC Skin Endcap 30:12​ PVC Trim Install 35:24​ Front & Rear Finish