Support for TRADITIONAL Van Dusen Shells

Our previous production model was the TRADITIONAL. Please email us with any TRADITIONAL support questions and include photos and hull ID, if possible. We have various parts readily available, such as Traditional stretcher fittings and decking kits (see our online parts store). We can custom make any parts that are not in stock. We also offer repairs for your Traditional Van Dusen shells. Note that at this time we are not making replacement carbon tube riggers but we may do so again at a future date (please inquire). Alternatively, you may find used riggers on row2k and other online platforms.

DIMENSION COMPARISON WITH PAST MODELS

Dimensions of the ADVANTAGE and our previous model, the TRADITIONAL

Dimensions of Van Dusen Shells
Length Overall Waterline Beam Maximum Depth Weight Range
 Advantage Hulls:
Advantage Flyweight 1x: 25.15 ft 9.58 in 8.72 in up to 155 lbs
Advantage Lightweight 1x: 25.98 ft 9.64 in 8.72 in 140 – 175 lbs
Advantage Heavyweight 1x: 26.49 ft 10.38 in 9.00 in 165 – 220 lbs
Advantage Lightweight 2x/2-: 32.54 ft 13.46 in 9.90 in 130 – 185 lbs
Advantage Heavyweight 2x/2-: 33.53 ft 14.11 in 10.17 in 170 – 240 lbs
Traditional Hulls:
Lightweight 1x: 25.89 ft 8.92 in 10.50 in 135 – 175 lbs
Midweight 1x: 26.51 ft 10.00 in 10.50 in 155 – 195 lbs
Heavyweight 1x: 26.50 ft 11.60 in 10.25 in 180 – 200 lbs
Double/ pair: 31.51 ft 13.70 in 11.25 in 150 – 200 lbs