{"id":292,"date":"2025-09-04T09:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=292"},"modified":"2025-09-04T09:45:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:45:20","slug":"dart-22-kayak","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/njordcraft.co.za\/index.php\/product\/dart-22-kayak\/","title":{"rendered":"Dart 22&#8242; Kayak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"172\"><strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"170\">Dart 22 \u2013 Spacious, Sleek, and Built for Serious Adventures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"499\">The Dart 22 blends proven design with easy construction. It\u2019s perfect for paddlers who want both comfort and performance on longer trips. Inspired by the Dart 16 hull, it has a strong \u2018tortured ply U-shaped\u2019 bottom. This smoothly changes into a full \u2018V\u2019 bow. The result is great buoyancy and a clean, efficient water entry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"840\">Above the shaped bottom are soft chines and flat topsides. This gives the kayak a sleek, stylish look. It also makes building easier, without losing stability. A clever feature is the square-section chine stringer. It\u2019s filled with an epoxy fillet to close the \u2018V\u2019 gap. This removes the need for tricky beveling and speeds up your build.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1015\">Safety and storage are priorities. Large buoyancy compartments sit at the bow, stern, and center. Each has a watertight hatch. These keep your gear dry on multi-day trips.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1232\">The Dart 22 requires only 6 to 7 sheets of 4mm exterior plywood. It\u2019s a manageable project that brings big rewards. The plans also include detailed rudder designs. These improve steering and control in open water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1253\"><strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1251\">Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1664\">\n<li data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1307\">\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1307\">Length: 22 ft \u2013 roomy and stable for longer trips<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1379\">Efficient hull with \u2018U\u2019 bottom and full \u2018V\u2019 bow for smooth tracking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1445\">\n<p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1445\">Soft chines and flat topsides balance style and ease of build<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1509\">\n<p data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1509\">Square chine stringer with epoxy fillet speeds construction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1565\">\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1565\">Large buoyancy compartments with watertight hatches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1610\">\n<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1610\">Uses only 6\u20137 sheets of exterior plywood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1664\">\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1664\">Rudder system included for better maneuverability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1784\"><strong>Build your Dart 22 and launch your next great adventure. Enjoy comfort, speed, and durability in one stunning kayak.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1891\">Dart 22 Specifications<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Description<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Imperial<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Metric<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">LOA<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">22'<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6.71m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mid Depth ( Deck to hull bottom)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">15\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.38m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Beam<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">27\"<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">0.69m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Estimated Dry weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">110lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">50kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Capacity<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">650lbs<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">295kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hull Shape<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">U bottom with single chine<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Construction method<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stitch and tape<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Plywood Requirements<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5 - 6 Sheets 4mm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ideal waters<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Sea and general purpose<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Drawing\/ Design Package<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3 x A1 Drawings<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">6 x A4 Instructions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dart 22 is a sleek, stable 22 ft kayak with large buoyancy compartments and watertight storage\u2014designed for longer trips and easy stitch-and-tape construction.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[19],"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[20],"class_list":{"0":"post-292","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-selway-fisher","7":"product_cat-kayak-design-plans","8":"product_tag-kayaks","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple","16":"entry","17":"content-bg","18":"loop-entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dart 22&#039; Kayak - Njord Craft<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Build the Dart 22 kayak with 6-7 sheets of plywood. 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