: That there is a gen-u-wine hydration port. He has a platypus bladder in the
: day hatch area, and built a custom grommet with PVC pipe and rubber
: membrane to keep the day hatch dry. You can pull it up as far as required
: to get a drink. I imagine he has included the details in his plans.

: Not that the King is so tippy it needs the bladder on the very bottom of the
: hull. Seems like a great idea for a surf ski!

: If you like performing paddlefloat rescues, that "roller's recess"
: is dead flat, and a paddle shaft sits very nicely behind the coaming. It
: also sits quite well in those bungies, but I'm one who prefers to do my
: p'float rescues with the paddle clamped to the coaming with my hand.

: Carved turns are super, too.

: Joe has done a lot of "thinking" with this boat.

: Shawn

OK, I've seen the pictures and read some of the chat about the "King". I would really like to hear from somebody as to the true handling of this beautiful boat. I would prefer to hear from somebody that has some significant "time" in it, not just a test ride. Your comments would be welcome Joe... I am a finish carpenter/cabinet maker and I just have to try my hand at a stripper. Is the king really the latest greatest thing going (as it seems)>???
Thanks for your input,
Unka Buzz