: I'm looking for a plan for a strip boat. A boat for someone 220 pounds and 5'
: 10 "and have a high center of gravity, long torso, short legs. Most
: Greenland style kayaks are made for smaller people it seems. Can someone
: direct me to a plan I could purchase for a large person Greenland style,
: strip built boat?
: Current Designs is coming out with a super-sized Greenland boat this year in
: composite fiberglass. I sat in one a few months ago at their factory in
: Winona, Minn. and it fit me very well. I was planning on buying one this
: spring, but found I need shoulder surgery again and I won't be paddling
: till October. Just what I wanted to hear! Not knowing what the heck I was
: going to do this summer, I stumbled across wood boat building on
: paddling.net a few days ago. WOW, I'm a retired furniture builder with a
: well equiped wood shop at home. If I can't paddle this summer, I'll build
: another boat, and the more I research about strip built kayaks the more it
: is peaking my interest. Can someone help me find a plan. I live close to
: Lake Superior and kayak camp the Apostle Islands quite a bit, so it needs
: to behave in rough waters.
: Thanks to any replies,
: Paul

Well to start with, what are you used to paddling? Won't help much for someone to recommend an 18" wide boat if you're only comfy in a 24" wide one.

Bill H.