Small Boats, Gear and Stuff

KESA-17' Cape Split peapod


KESA is a 17' LOA (16' on waterline) Cape Split peapod designed and built by Paul LaBrie/LaBrie Small Craft.
This boat is a capable coastal fixed-seat rowing boat with adjustable thwarts and multiple oarlock positions to allow for single or two-up rowing and trim. The design is based on the Cape Split lobstering peapod as described in Ben Fuller's "87 BOAT DESIGNS" book (one of the original 16' Cape Split boats is in the collection at Mystic Seaport in CT). It is narrow-beamed on the waterline, making the boat a very efficient rower.
Hull construction is strip-planked to the waterline, with glass cloth and epoxy both inside and outside, and is glued-lap planked with sapele marine ply above. Jatoba (Brazilian cherry) breasthooks and oarlock pads.
KESA is a veteran of multiple Small Reach Regattas and many other TSCA events.
Boat includes two sets of custom oars, as well as two sets of Doug Martin oarlocks. Also includes two underseat large boat fenders which double as flotation. Includes downwind small CLC lug rig and detachable rudder.
KESA would be an excellent boat for camping along the Maine Island Trail. Trailer is a Trailex SUT-350 which has been modified for this boat. Includes Bearing Buddies.
Boat, trailer and accessories are in excellent condition. $5,500.00 or BRO