: Btw, I'm not sure that a 21" wide kayak will be a good choice for a
: "very novice paddler".

: Bill H.

I am also still thinking of building a guillemot but just cant find the time to start. I would call myself an advanced beginner(two seasons under my belt) From everything I have read about this boat it is said to be solid as a rock for stability even with its beam is this not the case and should I re-consider maybe a spring run or cape-ann storm if I can ever find the time?