> Well, I went ahead and ordered a Pygmy Coho kit yesterday, without flying
> from Cleveland to Port Townsend, WA to test paddle it. While I have been
> in a kayak before, it's always been on protected small lakes and slow
> moving rivers. And the 36-37" beam of my Folbot Super doesn't compare
> to teh 23" of the Coho. So whatever paddling skills I've picked up in
> the 15+ years of paddling that thing are probably going to need some work
> when I get in the Coho. But I'm confident I'll learn. . . .

> Chris

> p.s. I welcome emails from other Coho owners out there, if you want to
> share construction or paddling advice, or just chat

Congratulations on jumping into the builder's circle, and welcome. Keep us informed as you go, and we`ll cheer you on. It will help you keep that motivation level high when things start to slow down. Take pictures and post a couple when you get the thing finished.

Best of luck in your new venture

Paul Jacobson