Alan,

Congrats on getting started! YES!! Another kayak builder in Manitoba!
Keep us posted with your progress.

Ken

: The Newbie has grey on the pumkin; has never constructed a boat before and
: design is out of the question. 1st I'm 6' 3" and 250 lbs.
: Construction of a Greenland first, then an Baidarka all from the Morris
: book. Will my size and weight be a problem; Could either of these boats be
: used for tourning say for 3 to 5 days? Can a water tight compartment be
: built; if so how can it be constructed? If weight is a prime factor should
: the design be modified by increasing the length and width of the boat? As
: it stands now the width is about 23 inches using the hips and two hand
: widths method. As previously pointed out by a kayaker that her new boat
: was very "Tippy". Will changes suggested increase problems with
: stability?
: Thanks Alan Patterson