Bill, I built an Arctic Tern last winter (from a kit) and I really love it. My only real complaint is the size of the cockpit (too large). Now I am bitten by the building bug and I , too, am looking at the Guillemot strip built models. I am leaning toword the Expedition model (19') or the Night Heron(18' I think with a 20" beam) . One of these two might be just what you are looking for. Another possibility from Pygmy is the Coho (17'6" with a 22" beam), it's slightly narrower and tracks better then the Arctic Tern. Warning: building your own boat can become an all-consuming hobby! But the rewards are well worth the effort and you will never lack for conversation with other kayakers. Most common statements: Wow! That's a beautiful boat.... Did you build it yourself?.... How much does it weigh?... Have fun deciding, building, and especially paddling your kayak when it's finished. regards, David Guy Kingsport, Tennessee *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jul 03 2000 - 14:02:04 PDT
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