Hey Byron,

I HAVE looked at the 16LT. It's right on the bubble weight wise, but still a contender. I've also thought about the 14'Tern but wonder if it's too short. I'm meeting some folks in a few weeks who have one so I'll get to try it out then.

Thanks for your $ .02.

Patsy

: Disclaimer re: my "bias": I have built CLC's Chesapeake 17 from
: plans and their North Bay XL (lightweight) from a kit.

: If you're a first time builder, it doesn't get much easier than a stitch and
: glue kit, so I think you're headed in the right direction. Also, as anyone
: here can attest, the compliments that you'll get on a hand built wooden
: boat of any kind will make you totally forget those hours (and hours...)
: of sanding.

: If you like the CLC boats, you might want to check out their Chesapeake 16LT.
: It's stable, tracks well and is fairly quick to build. (I don't know what
: your time frame for buying is, but CLC usually has a major kit sale in
: late November/December.)

: Pygmy's line of boats/kits also gets VERY high marks from virtually everyone
: who builds/paddles them. You might want to check out their Artic Tern 14'.

: Both companies produce very high quality, complete kits (including epoxy and
: glass) and I think you'll be happy either way you decide to go.

: Happy Building.