: I'm still trying to figure out what boat I need/want to build. How does the
: 11 foot Little Auk perform in the water?
: Any comments would be helpful.

: Thanks.

This picture is a variation of Little Auk. I took the sizes of Little Auk, put them into the BearBoat kayak design program, rounded the edges and increased the high and I got a nice looking boat, 11'6". But it doesn't track worth a damn. I think I put too much rocker in the back half of the kayak. I'm sure I can fix it with a skag. Out side of that I really like it. It is a nice knock-a-bout boat for my needs. I am sure Nicks little Auk handles much better. If you should use Nicks sizes you should get his permission. I didn't but I didn't know any better.

John