: Hank,

: I chose to build the Outer Island largely based on its better tracking
: characteristics. It has less rocker and a sharp V-shaped stern for better
: trakcing, but it lifts out of the water when put on edge, so it can be
: corrected quickly, too. I haven't finished it yet, so I haven't paddled
: it. I read too many comments here on this BBS about people who had to add
: skegs to their Guillemots because they weren't happy with the tracking.
: I'm not knocking the Guillemot design overall -- I'm sure it's nice to
: have quick turning for playing in the rock gardens along the coast of
: Maine -- but for my Great Lakes paddling tracking is prefered since we
: have fewer obstacles.

: Dean

Dean,

Where did you get plans or information on your outer Island? I'd be interested in checking that out. I too live near the greatlakes and want a kayak with exceptional tracking.