> I was hoping to get some opinions about the 19.5' Putuxent. I want to
> build a stitch and glue that is relatively fast to make. I also want to
> use the kayak for mostly day trips in the Great Lakes Region, but also
> want it for weekend camping trips. Mostly wondering about the stability
> and comfort of this boat for longer trips. Is it geared mostly towards
> racing, or is suitable for the above listed uses. Thank-you.

I don't have any experience with long kayaks like that other than a couple of short test-paddles at a symposium, but I think 19.5' is a bit too long for a mostly-day-trip boat. If you are over something like 225#, though, a longer boat like this is better.

Sea Kayaker magazine published plans for an 18'x21" Greenland-style boat in their Fall '94 issue. Backissues are still available directly from Sea Kayaker. Pictures and reviews of the plan-built boat can be found on the following site: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/btreecs/home.htm

Hope this helps! Dean