: Dale,

: I was glad to read that this is your 5th boat, because that is
: beautiful. As a first time builder, I really would not want to
: think that it represents the standard for a first timer. It that
: a Petrel?

: Best Regards,

: Greg New

Thanks for your comments Greg. I discovered that each build is a leaning experience. I look at my first kayak and cringe at some of the things I did (though the kayak is perfectly functional, aesthetically much could be improved) yet I know that was part of my growth as a builder. I began to do some inlay on my 4th boat and that really changed the way I could incorporate new elements into the design.

This kayak is a Redfish Spring Run, but I modified the cockpit a bit to increase the recess and cockpit opening.