: I built a Redfish "Spring Run" last year as my first
: strip boat and fell in love with building and paddling strip
: kayaks. I'm nearly finished with an One Ocean Kayak "Cirrus
: SLT" S&G for my son and am planning my next strip boat
: as a winter project.

: I need some help with a decision between 3 boats; Night Heron
: Hi-Deck, Guillemot, Expedition Single and am hoping some of you
: vets of strip boat building can weigh in. Here's the main
: concern. I'm 5'11, 160lbs and have size 13 dogs. I've barely got
: room enough in the Spring Run for my feet when wearing booties
: and need to make sure the next boat will accommodate them. CLC
: lists the Night Heron hi-Deck as fitting up to size 13, the
: Guillemot up to size 12 and the Expedition Single up to size 14.
: My use for the boat will be primarily day trips in varying
: conditions and occasional overnite or several day camping trip.
: I want some manuevariblity but want reasonable tracking as well.
: I'm leaning towards the NightHeron Hi-Deck.

: Any perspective??

: Bob

Thanks for the insights. I've done more homework and have decided on the "FireStar" from Laughing Loon. Rob Macks says my feet will fit and the performance characteristics seem to fit my intended use. I've asked my wife to order me the plans for Christmas! I'm looking forward to building this interesting design...

Bob