Ken, That looks like a great boat to paddle! Great job on the woodwork.

Your comment about reducing volume reminds me of Jay's comment on his Outer Island page about someday doing so many reductions to the Outer Island that he'll be padding a board!

Does the enlarged cockpit benefit paddling or just make entry/exit easier and easier to find sprayskirts?

Shawn

> Here are a few photos my most recent Outer Island. I am very pleased with
> the design! This boat paddles very well in a varitiy of conditions.
> Changes to Jay Babina's design include a slight reduction in volume, an
> enlarged cockpit and a 1/4 turn hatch hold down system that seems to work
> quite well. I have included a shot of my 2 year old Outer Island next to
> the new one. The "new" design is a great refinement.

> Ken