Denman Marine Newsletter

Hi Denman Marine, and welcome to the latest Denman Marine newsletter.

In this month's newsletter we have:

• Kit spotlight - Annapolis Wherry
• Special - $150 off Annapolis Wherry Kits
• For Sale - Sassafras 16 built by Denman Marine
• Build Updates

If there is anything you would like to see in our future newsletters, discuss, query or order, please contact us via the contact form on our website.

The Annapolis Wherry has been turning heads since 1997, and it’s easy to see why. Combining thoroughbred performance with graceful, sea-kindly lines, this 17'9" rower offers excellent tracking, strong stability, and a surprisingly dry ride. Fast enough to sprint at around 7 knots and comfortably cruise at 4–5 knots, it’s a brilliant choice for long-distance fitness rowing, open-water training, or a casual spin around the lake.

For those who love the idea of the Wherry but want more versatility, the Annapolis Wherry Tandem takes the concept further without losing the elegance that made the original so popular. Designed for two strong rowers, it delivers true performance while also working beautifully as a single with room for a passenger. Quick-change seating means it can shift easily between tandem, passenger, and solo modes, making it just as suited to exercise and racing as it is to relaxed beach cruising and day adventures with company aboard.

Both designs are built around Chesapeake Light Craft’s elegant LapStitch construction system, producing a light, stiff and beautifully traditional lapstrake hull without the heavy feel of bulkier boats. The single Wherry is ideal for rowers wanting speed, comfort and capability in choppy conditions, while the Tandem is the natural step up for builders needing greater payload, two-person performance, or extra flexibility on the water. In both cases, you get a boat that feels efficient, elegant and genuinely rewarding to row.

If you’ve been looking for a rowing boat that blends classic looks with modern performance, the Annapolis Wherry range deserves a closer look. Whether your plans involve fitness rowing, open-water adventures, picnics along the shoreline or all-day exploring, these are standout designs that reward every stroke. Head over to the Annapolis Wherry or Annapolis Wherry Tandem pages for full details and to discuss the right option for your next build.

$150 OFF Annapolis Wherry Kits

Discover why the Annapolis Wherry design has remained such a favourite among rowing enthusiasts with $150 off Annapolis Wherry kits. If you’ve been thinking about your first or next build, this is the perfect excuse to get started.

Use the coupon code 150OFFAW during checkout until the end of April.

Head over to the Annapolis Wherry Single or Tandem kit page for further details and to place your order.

Don't forget about this beautiful Denman Marine built Sassafras 16 canoe, now reduced to $4,500 ono. A classic design with plenty of character, this is a great chance to secure a quality canoe at an even better price.

Visit our For Sale section for full details.

The canoe is currently located at our workshop in Kettering, Tasmania. If it’s of interest, please get in touch. We can arrange Australia-wide shipping and are happy to provide a freight quote.

Denman Marine is Chesapeake Light Craft's Australian and New Zealand agent for their fantastic range of DIY kits. There is a huge selection of over sixty designs, including kayaks, canoes, rowing and sailing boats and even a teardrop camper. Be sure to head on over to our Chesapeake Light Craft page to grab a bargain on your next project. Below you can find a few recent examples of what our builders have been up to.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at any time via our contact form to discuss your next boat or project.

Any prices listed are in Australian Dollars.

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