He also built the first 505, the first Osprey and the first Kestrel as well as building quarter ton and half ton yachts. During this period some 4000 boats were produced by the Chippendale company. At the end of this period GRP began to take over from wood and Jack not wishing to leave wooden boats moved to Norfolk and developed the range of kit boats now available from Chippendale Craft.

Tyrone Currie started making and selling canoes in 1995, and expanded to include plywood dinghies and kits, then strip canoe kits, and some class boats. Unfortunately Tyrone developed a serious allergy to epoxy and could no longer work in the industry. He approached Ted Bird at Chippendale Craft and a deal was put together for Chippendale to take over the business.

So now the increased range gives you choice for whatever your requirements. Most of the canoe designs are copies or modern versions of traditional canoes from the 1880's and early 1900's. These designs are tuned to perfection, and outperform many of today's general purpose designs.


Kits
The kits contain all the plywood and wooden parts to build the boat. All hull panels are accurately profiled to shape. Hardwood parts come machined to size and where possible to length to fit. Some kits have bulkheads framed and centre board casings and rudder stocks already assembled. All fastenings are included as well as full building instructions. A help line can be arranged should advice be required during building, either by email, phone or post.