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to the following review:  Submitted: 07-16-2009 by shogun555
This is a stripper (cedar plank and epoxy) kayak built from
Steve Killing's plans in Ted Moore's KayakCraft book. I bought
it from the builder in Far Rockaway, NY. It is 17' long with a
23.5" beam and weighs 55 lbs. A careful builder using thinner
planks and lighter fiberglass cloth with better epoxying
technique could probably get the weight down to about 45 lbs. If
anything, though, the extra weight of this particular boat
probably contributes to its stability.  It has a real nautical
feel. It paddles easily and tracks very well under normal
conditions. Very stable. It tends to weathercock under strong
crosswinds which implies the seat is a bit back of the balance
point. As much as I dislike a rudder on a kayak, it would be a
good addition to this boat if one were to use it for lengthy
trips in open waters in windy conditions.  Regardless, the boat
is a real eye-catcher and is very co