As Mike said, shortening the Play will not make it into an instant WW boat. It would have many characteristics in common with a WW boat, but it probably would not be as responsive in turning as a good WW design.

> I was reading an other message that was posted about shortening a
> guillemot. I was wondering if I would build a guillemot of guillemot play
> that was about eleven feet in length if it would turn better and preform a
> little like white water boat. I live near a river that is fairly wide,
> slow moving in some parts but in other areas it has moderate currents and
> rocks to play around. I'm looking for a kayak that wouldn't be a bear
> throught the flat slow sections but would still be manuveralbe enough to
> do some playing around in the edies and such. I really like the looks of
> the strip built kayaks. I f anyone has any ideas or suggestionslet me now
> please. Thank you.

> Charles