Print your next Kayak

World’s first all-in-one 3D printed Kayaks

Fig 1 – Three kayaks, of the same design, printed at RISE in three different materials and tested on the water at GKF (Göteborgs Kanot Föreningen). Left to right, PLA with cellulose, rPE with wood fiber, PP with glass fiber.

Thermoplastic Composite
Polypropylene + 25% Glass fiber fill
UV inhibitor		Material
27 kgWeight as paddled
22 hrsTime to print
Melker Rödlöga CAD surface model simplified for printability using IRBAMDesign
Cut off support
Cut open cockpit
Attach rudder and deck fittings
Check for watertightness
Paddle		Post processing
None. Used as printed.Hull finish
Leaks were located by filling the kayak with water and problem areas marked. Kayak was sealed using heat gun and thin steel blade, welding holes shut. Leak or Watertight?
Table 1 – Polypropylene kayak

Does it function?

Mölndal to Lindholmen in a 3D printed Kayak

Articles discussing my work:

https://www.biofibertech.com/post/fibraq-3d-compound-in-one-piece-3d-printed-kayak

https://www.recyclingnet.se/article/view/854122/printar_hel_kajak_med_atervunnen_plast

https://www.ri.se/sv/vad-vi-gor/projekt/3d-tryckt-kajak-baserad-pa-fibraqforstarkt-atervunnen-plast