: Ross,

: If you control the kayak with paddle strokes instead of a rudder,
: maneuverability should increase as the cockpits are spread apart, because
: the paddlers will have more leverage on the kayak.

: Mike

Hmmm...
As the paddlers are further from the center of the boat, though, it
takes a larger moment to rotate them, does it not? Hence, the boat becomes
harder to turn.

I believe this was discussed here before - someone wanted to move their
cockpits closer together, and the conclusion was that as they got closer, the
boat might get "squirellier", for the same reason.

I believe Nick also puts the maximum recommended separation of the cockpits at
about 6 feet for his Guillemot Double, which is also a 20 foot boat.
I am not sure as to exactly how he arrived at that number, though, or whether
it is fair to compare the two boats.

Thanks for the food for thought, though
Other opinions would be welcomed.