I am 6' - 220# and built the Chesapeak 18. It almost feels to big. Plenty of foot room, easy entry, tracks like a train. I was torn between the Coho and the Chesapeake and opted for the Chessie for its cambered deck which, by the way was not at all dificult to build. Total time was 2 months including varnish and that was at a lesurely pace and a first time builder.

Good luck.