: I am relatively new to kayaking and currently own a Perception Swifty. I am
: looking to build a stitch and glue kayak this winter and have sort of
: settled on the Chesapeake Light Craft 16LT. I am about 5'3", 125 lbs,
: no woodworking experience, and...

Jenny,

You have to pick carefully since most of the S&G and Stripper models are designed for men of 175 lbs or more. For your size, I suggest you look carefully at the Arctic Tern 14 which my wife has paddled and thought very nice. For a thorough review, go to http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Trips/index.cgi?read=1226. I can't comment on the CLC 16.

Ted