: How did you decide where to place the cockpit? Putz 's book says to eyeball
: it, but that seems to forego any formulaic system. I took my walrus off
: the frames and sat inside of it to try to see where the cockpit should go.
: My dad looked at me sitting in the boat and neither of us could figure out
: the exact placement.

Hi Roger

I think Putz calls for 3/5 back from the bow for your center/body weight position. I believe Mike Hanks modified his a little, and moved his back about 1 1/2" more. Check with Mike on that. Are you going with the Putz style cockpit, or a more modern version off another kayak.? I think Bill's looks real good, and I like the way he chose to install it.

Rehd