Welcome to the Orca Boats family of wooden kayaks. To learn more about the origin of the names of our kayak plans, go to About Us.

Similar in overall design, “Luna” , “Springer”, “Skana”, “Skana HV ”, “Kiska”, “Hyak” and “Bjossa” (pronounced Beeyossa) have slightly different features for different paddlers needs, abilities and performance desires. Designed for recreational use and overnight expeditions, our wooden kayaks are complete with two watertight flush hatches for storage, standard deck cargo shock cords, adjustable foot braces, optional cockpit sizes and a custom carved high density foam seat for comfort. Bulkheads are strategically placed to provide as much dry space as possible for each customer. Most features can be adjusted to suit.

We can also custom design a kayak for you. We have adapted many of our designs to increase length, beam, deck height or profile. We can start with one of our current designs or begin from scratch to meet your needs and design displacement.

We are able to build most any cedar strip canoe, kayak or small craft in our shop, as our goal is to satisfy your needs. All our products are custom built to order. We also build display models for individuals and businesses. Pricing for a custom built kayak begins at $4500. To discuss pricing and having a boat built for you, Contact Us.

For a quick reference, you can print out the Comparison Table and/or the Stability Graph to help you decide which kayak is best suited to your needs.

Thinking of building it yourself, check out our Kayak Plans and Kits.

We are glad to welcome “Luna” to our family of kayaks. Don't be fooled by the small size of this boat; it still has the capacity to carry a load. The longer waterline ratio to overall length puts lots of boat in the water, which means this boat has equal tracking ability to any kayak in its class. The square stern allows for the attachment of a rudder if that is your choice.

Length - 14 ft.
Width – 25 in.
Waterline Length – 13 ft. 4 in.
Waterline Beam - 23 in.
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“ Springer ” is a playful, low volume kayak with a slightly lower deck profile. At 16'6” and a maximum beam of 22.4”, she is perfect for day use and smaller paddlers. Springer is sure to bring pleasure to those who like to explore shorelines and tidal areas.

“Skana” was the first in our growing line of wood kayaks. At 17'4” and a maximum beam of 24”, this kayak will handle you and all your gear for day trips and overnight excursions.

Skana High Volume is for those that require or prefer a little more leg room. We raised the sheer line giving an inch or so more free board and then raised the deck profile to match. The length and width are the same and the hull is basically the same configuration as our standard Skana with primarily the same underwater particulars.

We originally set out to modify our Skana model and call it Skana Sport, but when all was done, this new design deserved its own name. Modeled after more traditional Greenland style of kayaks, Kiska has increased rocker, a very fine entry and a flat, low rear deck for lay back rolls.

For experienced paddlers who are looking for a “high performance” kayak with plenty of speed and handling ability, Hyak is your choice. With moderate rocker, finer entries and exits, turning is best performed while leaned.

For larger paddlers who have difficulty finding a kayak to fit, “ Bjossa ” was designed with you in mind. At 18'10”, and a maximum beam of 23”, this high volume kayak is the one for long, multi-day excursions. With a boat this long, we have made sure there is enough rocker which means even at this length, turning is not a problem. With a higher deck and a larger standard cockpit for easier entry, there is also plenty of leg and knee room. The higher bow assists in rising over waves.