The place to look at the measurement is right at the front of the coaming. Add about 3" to the height shown on the nearest station, and you should be covered.

You wanted a bigger window anyway

: I am planning on building a kayak this winter (perhaps the Guillemot or Great
: Auk), and the only place I have to work on it is in my basement. We have
: no garage and the boss (aka my wife) says the main floor living room is
: out of the question. My basement windows are rather long, and the opening
: is only 17" high.

: What is the total depth of the average kayak, including hull, deck, cockpit
: combings and everything, totally assembled? Would it be able to fit out my
: window once completed?

: Thanks for the info.