2017 Kayak / Classic Kayak

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#201 – Paul Diephaus, Johns Island, SC

  • Boat Type: Cape Ann Storm – TIPSY ONE
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: Paul Diephaus
  • Material: Spanish Cedar, Basswood, Teak
  • Measurements: 17’6″
  • Display: Land

#202 – William Spess, Murrells Inlet, SC
People’s Choice

  • Boat Type: Ocean Kayak – GATOR BAIT
  • Year Built: 2016-17
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: William Spess
  • Material: Cypress, Western Red Cedar
  • Measurements: 16′
  • Display: Land

#203 – Robert Duncan, Murrells Inlet, SC

  • Boat Type: Chesapeake 17 Light Touring – PATIENCE
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Year Restored: 2014
  • Builders: Robert Duncan
  • Material: Okoume Mahogany
  • Measurements: 16’11”
  • Display: Land

#204 – Donald Wherren, Fayettville, NC

  • Boat Type: Canoe-Kayak
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: Don Wherren
  • Material: Wood
  • Measurements: 12′
  • Display: Land

#205 – Doug Roberts, Moundsville, WV

  • Boat Type: Kayak
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: Doug Roberts
  • Material: Plywood, Rainbow Poplar
  • Measurements: 12′
  • Display: Land

#206 – Thomas Morton, Goose Creek, SC

  • Boat Type: Kayak
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: Tom Morton
  • Material: Cedar, Okoume
  • Measurements: 15′
  • Display: Land

#207 – Matthew Gunning, Summerville, SC
Category Winner

  • Boat Type: Stand Up Fishing Kayak – SPARTINA 1
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: Gunning Wooden Boats LLC
  • Material: Marine Plywood, Walnut, Cypress
  • Measurements: 12’8″
  • Display: Land

#208 – Matthew Gunning, Summerville, SC

  • Boat Type: Stand Up Fishing Kayak – SPARTINA 2
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: Gunning Wooden Boats LLC
  • Material: Marine Plywood, Walnut, Cypress
  • Measurements: 12’8″
  • Display: Land

#209 – Richard Podmore, York, SC

  • Boat Type: Canvas over wooden frame – FOLBOT
  • Year Built: 1970s
  • Year Restored: 2016 and ongoing
  • Builders: Folbot of Charleston /Restored by Richard Podmore
  • Material: Canvas over wood frame
  • Measurements: 17’4″
  • Display: Land

#210 – John Culbreth, Linden, NC

  • Boat Type: Cedar Strip Auk – AUK
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: John Culbreth
  • Material: Western Red and Atlantic White Cedar
  • Measurements: 11′
  • Display: Land

#211 – John Culbreth, Linden, NC

  • Boat Type: Cedar Strip – AUK
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Year Restored: N/A
  • Builders: John Culbreth
  • Material: Western Red and Atlantic White Cedar
  • Measurements: 11′
  • Display: Land

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