> I'm new to all this and have what may seem like a silly question. I'm
> planning to build the S&G guillemot and d/l'd the plans from the webpage.
> The trouble is there are no instructions about where to put the cockpit,
> (or anything else for that matter). How do you figure this out? Is there
> some formula, or have I missed something?

If you look on page 21 of Nick Schades book "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak" (you do have the book don't you? A definate must have) you will see that the forward end of the cutout (not the recessed area) is 7' 11" from the forward end of the boat.

Have fun building the Guillemot.

Dale