Hi Robert,

I'm not familiar with the Storm, but if you provide a couple more details about it, the group will have a much easier time recommending a boat. First, the easy part: The cockpit can be any size you want no matter which boat you pick. You just make it whatever size is comfortable.

Here's some of the details which will help get a closer match:

* How much rocker do you want? Does the Storm turn on a dime or does it track like a train?

* How would you judge its primary and secondary stability? IMO, the secondary is far more important. Does the Storm flare above the waterline or does it have a round curve into the deck?

* How much foot space do you want? Most designs will work but some will be more comfy than others.

* Will you want to add a rudder or not? This will be easy on some designs, and harder on others.

* Are there any characteristics of the Storm that you want to eliminate?

Anyone else have some criteria? Feel free to add to the list.

Good luck choosing your boat. You've come to the right place to get a lot of informed recommendations.

Ross

> I want to build a kayak using the strip method. I currently paddle a
> Current Design's "Storm" which is 17 feet long, 24 inches wide,
> 14.75 inches deep and has a cockpit that is 17.5 x 32.5 inches in size. I
> paddle on Lake Superior with this boat, from day trips to 2-3 day camping
> trips. I am 6 foot 2 inches tall, weigh 230 pounds and am not very
> flexible (ie. I love the large cockpit to get in and out of). I love the
> Storm design for what I do!

> Given all the above, could anybody out there recommend a design for me to
> build out of strips and where I can get the plans? Thanks folks!