Capeboatworks is really excited by what Grain Surfboards are doing with their Home Grown series of wooden surfboard kits. We have discovered a mine of enthusiasm for wooden boards with a modern vibe. You’ll discover that wooden surfboards ride with more energy and carry more momentum down the wave. The original surfboards were wood, and a well-built wooden board will feel solid underfoot but also transmit a pleasing softness like nothing you’ve ever experienced on a 'glass and foam board. Wave after wave you’ll find new ways to praise its qualities. Quite simply, Grain Surfboard kits are a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern performance.

Grain Surfboard kits are manufactured by hand using predominately Western Red Cedar (dark & light) plus Paulownia for a contrasting light colourtr.

Western Red Cedar is super light, extremely rot-resistant and beautiful to look at. What else could you ask for when building a surfboard? The natural qualities of these tight-grained woods ensure durability, strength, and lightweight rideability for many years. Like all Capeboatworks boat kits, Grain Surfboards are sheathed in fiberglass and coated in epoxy for a lifetime of hard use without the headache of old-fashioned woodenboat maintenance.

Every Grain Surfboard kit comes with everything you need to build your own board, including CNC-cut keel and frames, hand-cut top and bottom planks, rail strips, fin box, glue, epoxy, fiberglass, mixing buckets, gloves, and a detailed instruction manual. These kits are designed to be built by anyone with the room to do it. Previous woodworking experience is not necessary.

Grain 'Home Grown' Surfboard Kits

Sort by:      SKU     Product     Price     Default     See details The Leaf 4'5" SKU: SKU90 Based on a 1969 Paipo, this 4.5’ Belly board is the newest design we’ve added to our board line. It’s a sweet little board with a classic shape and very little rocker. Put on your fins, and put all those boogie boarders to shame. Our price: AUD 620.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Buy Now  See details Waka 5'4" & Waka 5'10" SKU: SKU91 Offered in 5' 4" and 5' 10" sizes, the Waka is a Steve Lis-inspired retro style "fish" that carries its thickness all the way to the rails giving it increased buoyancy for its length. The outline shape keeps the widest part of the board forward with pulled in rails making for a more forward stanc... Our price: AUD 800.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Buy Now  See details Wherry 6'0" & 6'4" SKU: SKU92 A performance twin or quad fin "fish" offered in either 6' 0" and 6' 4", this board carries its thickness through the center of the board with a thinner approach in the rails for a more performance feel. Uses a wider outline all around for stability, ease of paddling and speed. Our price: AUD 840.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Buy Now  See details Seed 6'5" Single Fin SKU: SKU93 A 6’5”, retro-style, high volume, single fin that catches waves easily and encourages fluidity from the rider. This board goes from double concave in the tail to a deep single concave in the nose. In fact, it’s the dramatic bottom contours of this board that pushed the design of Grain's rocker ta... Our price: AUD 800.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Buy Now  See details Sapling 8' SKU: SKU94 An 8’ multi-purpose fun board with lots of flotation. This board is great for beginners as well as seasoned salts. Built with a 10.5” center fin box and FCS side-biters, this board can hit the lip with the best of them and carry you down the line on those waist-high summer days. Our price: AUD 770.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Buy Now  See details The Root 9' Longboard SKU: SKU95 This is Grain's most popular board to date. A classic semi-performance 9’ noserider. Everyone needs one of these boards in their quiver. The Root features moderate rocker, slight hollow in the nose and softer rails throughout. Perfect for those mushy knee-to-head-high beach breaks. Smooth and fast. Our price: AUD 920.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Buy Now