Synergy Boatworks

Synergy Boatworks was founded by Ed Sutt in 1995 when a search for a set of plans for a small "pack" kayak came up short.   From there, the JAM 8 was born.  The interest from a few local boat shows and pictures in Woodenboat and Sea Kayaker drove the plan development as well as the continuation of developing boats with unique features that are fun to use.

The principal of Synergy Boatworks, Ed Sutt, has a Ph.D in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.  He is the holder of 6 US patents and in 2006 was awarded Popular Science magazine's "Innovation of the Year" for the development of a nail to improve wood frame structure's resistance to natural disasters. Another of his fastener designs is in the permenant collection in the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.

 

He presently works for Simpson Strong-Tie and designs and builds boats every chance he gets!