Eureka 155 Canoe

Description

The Eurika canoe appears to be a likely misspelling or variant reference to the Eureka 155 Canoe (commonly called the Eureka Canoe), a popular lightweight plywood touring canoe designed by Michael Storer (an Australian small-boat designer known for accessible, high-performance wooden boats). Developed in collaboration with Duck Flat Wooden Boats (Adelaide) and widely distributed through outlets like Duckworks and Storer Boat Plans, it's a stitch-and-glue or glued-lapstrake build emphasizing classic lines with modern efficiency—pretty aesthetics, excellent tracking in wind/waves, modest paddling effort for long distances, and far lighter than typical fiberglass canoes. The design prioritizes stability without excessive beam or blunt ends (better for touring with gear), and many builders add custom options like drop-in outriggers for stability/sailing, sprit rigs, or sails for hybrid use (though it's primarily a paddle craft). It's homebuilt or kit-built (e.g., via J.O. Woodworks for precut panels), with no large factory production, and has a strong following among wooden boat enthusiasts for its portability, looks, and performance.