> Take a look at Pygmy Boats "Coho" or "Osprey". They
> have the deck angling down at the gunwhale so you don't knock your
> knuckles. I really like the looks of the Mill Creek 13 but I would like to
> see one with a top deck like the Coho or Osprey, yet have the 29 inch beam
> and 13 foot length. Also that flat bottom bothers me. I built a pram with
> a shallow V hull and like the balance it has, somewhat like a rounded
> hull. Do you know of anyone with a design like that?

The Pygmy Arctic Tern is more stable than the Coho or Osprey and still has the same style deck, plus a more upturned bow and stern for a dryer ride. It also turns easier because of the hard chine.

Mike