: Yep, that's one of the chief advantages right there. No question
: about it.

: In a word: yes. In two words: yes, yes.

: Front of coaming is 11", and from what I've been seeing and
: hearing, a size 11 or maybe 12 foot goes in there okay. I have
: seen two OI's built with one inch of height added to the forms
: in the appropriate area to house larger stompers. Here's a
: picture of one of them, built and owned Mike B. in San Antonio.

Actually thinking about my boats, should have asked "how much room is there side to side in the bow?". I now have three boats that have my heels pressed together to paddle them. Ok for a short time, but after awile it's nice to be able to move around inside a little. I guess I really like tight fitting boats, can't have your cake and eat it too :)

Bill H.