: You're building the boat, can make the cockpit size any you want.
: Any of the skirt makers will make a custom skirt to fit for a
: nominal charge over a standard skirt, but that won't do you any
: good this weekend. If you're not an experienced paddler probably
: should paddle it without a skirt to start with anyway.

: Bill H.

Thanks Bill - Good call, I'm planning on taking it out without the skirt for a few weeks while the weather is still decent, just to get used to the boat. I've been paddling for about ten years or so, but this is my first SOF. I'm planning on a warm lake paddle with a good partner.