: Has anyone out there built a scaled down Outer Island? I really like the
: kayak but at 17'10" it's too long for me. I need a low volume
: version, maybe around 16 or even 16.5 feet.

: I know I've seen posts in the past about making smaller versions of boats but
: I don't remember how it's done. Jay? Any ideas on how to make a low volume
: verson of your beautiful boat?

: Patsy

Hi Patsy,

I'm just finishing building an outer Island. I shortened it about 7 inches by making the center 14 forms 11 1/2 inches apart rather than 12 inches apart. I'm varnishing it now. should have it in the water in a few weeks so i can let you know how it handles in a few weeks.

Mark, Merritt island, Florida.