Boat in a box - the story

Wharram Designs offers the Mana 24 only in kit form. Kit #3 was shipped from the UK and picked up at the International Airport in Calgary, Canada and brought to Saskatoon in the summer, 2017.

Construction began in September and continued through the the winter. For the full story of construction including the launch of the Prairie Mermaid, be sure to watch the video.

Kit boats - the advantages

The time saving factor is an advantage mainly to the builder of a kit boat, but there are two big advantages which extend to those who buy a boat which was built from a kit. The first is the accuracy which is made possible through the use of precision CNC cut components, ensuring a finished boat which mirrors the initial intention of the designer. Secondly, the quality of components is assured when supplied as part of a kit which has been sanctioned by the designer.