Hi Jim,

: I fiberglassed the outside on all of one, just the hull on the other (I could
: stand on either one without damaging them), but only put glass in the
: cockpit area on the inside (more for abrasion resistance than strength).

Any fiberglass on the inside? other than at the seams?

: If you happen to be in the midwest, I'd be happy to give you and your wife
: the chance to paddle one of mine to see if it would work for her. (I'm in
: the paddling mecca of Champaign, IL).

Thanks for the offer, alas, I live in Calgary Alberta, so it would be a long drive.

I think I'll do my gillemot first, and perhaps try a small lauan version for the wife... I'm also considering a reduced version of the great Auk, or perhaps Ted Moore's Venture. Of course then my wife will have a much prettier boat the I, maybe I'll have to build three kayaks. ;-).

cheers,

Myrl