: Bob,

: Which Chesapeake? 16, 17, or 18? In general I think the QC will be more
: stable and turn much easier. The Chess will probably be faster, but the QC
: may be faster (top speed) than the Chess 16. Both will weathercock some,
: but the QC will be easier to correct with slight edging.

: I take it that you want to build from plans, not a kit, is that why you are
: looking at these two kayaks?

: Mike (Arctic Tern paddler who is trying to be unbiased)

Mike
thanks for the reply. I do want to build from plans and from what I've seen and read of the two boats the dificulty and time of construction should be about the same. The little camping we would do would involve paddeling from Nahcotta over to the Island for overnighters, my canoe will carry more than enough for the both of us and still have room to spare, so I'm looking at a total payload of between 160 lbs. to 205 lbs. so it would probably be the Chess. 16, besides I have a Chesapeake Bay Retreiver
Bob