With that in mind I'v designed a 12'x20" stitch and glue kayak based on my eider design and am currently building a prototype. It is designed for kids up to 100 lbs. this, of course, means that as a Dad, I'll have to build Another as my kids grow. I'll let you know how it works out. I may be willing to donate plans to scout troops.

-eric

> Hi Gary, what ever you do for plans get a BIG supply of appropriately
> sized latex gloves,possibly some Tyvek sleeves and sit down with every kid
> and go over safety rules for using the stuff (epoxy). If some kids get
> sensitized at this age it would cut out a lot of epoxy construction later
> on in life. Kids come in a wide range of sizes so it is a good idea to get
> a kayak that fits. In other words a design that fits a 200 lb adult but is
> 13ft long is no good for a 90 lb youth. Misc. other thoughts, kids will be
> very stable in most kayaks,so don't worry about a "tippy kayak"
> the most common problem is too much kayak. It's when folks get top heavy
> and tall that tippy gets to be a problem.-lee