> I wonder how long the cheek plates should be? I also have an idea to make
> the "cheek plates" of foam in the sides of the kayak (like the
> foam one use around windows when you build houses). This should give great
> support to my 90kg body when I climb in and out of the boat.

> Einar

I made my extend to the hull and glassed them in place after filleting the two ends. They are constructed of strips. I don't know what 90kg equals in pounds but I think they will hold my 200 lbs.