> Greetings all!

> I'm a pretty competent (canoe) paddler, with kayak experience limited to
> sit-on-tops, (Necky Dolphin -- lot of rocker for a SOT, but I liked it).
> Looking at building a strip 'yak and seeking suggestions. I know it'll
> take longer than the S&G, but the beauty is worth it. I'm very comfortable
> with a low initial stability as long as the secondary is there and
> tracking isn't too bad.

> I'm 5'9, 150#, shoe size 8.5. Looking to paddle on (mostly) slow, flat,
> Florida rivers with occasional trips to the ocean for limited time while
> at the beach. I might do the (rare) 2 day trip, but mostly up and down the
> river in a day, ('m guessing 15 footish?)

> AND, I'm looking for something *really* light weight -- I've got a bad
> knee, (difficult to walk some days), and I'd like to car top it by myself.

> Okay, that's about my life story. More expensive woods, kevlar, building
> lighter to my (somewhat) smaller size are all open to consideration.

> Thanks for your time and input,

> Jerry Jerry: Are you really positive that you want a kayak? You should look at Mac McCarthy's double paddle canoes. His designs for light strip-built canoes sound like your intended use and he might know your country (he's based in Sarasota) REFS: Book: Featherweight Boatbuilding by Mac McCarthy (Woodenboat pubs) Address: Feather Canoes 1705 Andrea Place, Sarasota FL 34235, 941-355-6736