www.alaska.net/~fritzf/Boats/Wacky_Lassie/Wacky_Lassie.htm this is a flat bottom boat made just for kids see the web site for more info.hope this helps
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: I'll apologise right up front: this is about building a great kid, not a
: great kayak. I HAVE built a beautiful wooden kayak from plans (Seguin, by
: Rob Bryan),
: so I know that wood would be best for what I need. (But I'm going to have to
: be VERY flexible!) Yesterday, my 8.5 year-old son Calder kayaked for his
: first time solo. He is REALLY good at it. My family is about to leave
: Michigan on a cruising trimaran, headed for Florida, the Bahamas, and
: eventually California. (not to mention bankruptcy) I would LOVE to go
: through building a boat with him, (Pygmy's Osprey 13 looks about right)
: but I don't have the time, and once we leave, I won't have anywhere to
: build, anyway. Seeing his skill and enthusiasm, I've GOT to get him a
: kayak. I just want to find something small that handles reasonably well.
: Maybe it'll have to be plastic. Maybe someone out there has a little yak
: that their kid has outgrown. Cost is a major issue, as we're doing all
: this on a shoestring. Further off topic: we also need a good tender, ideal
: would be: light weight, 10', sailing, rowing, motoring, wood. I'm sure
: compromise will be required. We're leaving for the Erie Canal on about
: Sept. 1, and expect to spend most of October in the Chesapeake Bay. If
: anyone has any leads on either of these little boats, we would be
: eternally grateful! Thanks! Steve PS- here's a link to our webpage, if
: anyone's curious.