> Hi, I'm 6'-6" and 185 lbs. The Chesapeake 17 fits me just fine. I
> don't think I'd go to an 18' hull that wide at your weight--it won't
> paddle as well unless you've got an "expedition load" onboard.
> I'd recommend the 17 over the LT 18.

> I'd like to build something like the LT 16 for my wife some time.

> Shawn

Ahhh, I used to be 6'-6" and 185 lbs. Now? Well, let's just say I'm still 6'-6" ;-) What's probably equally important to these dis-figurements is shoe size. I was lucky enough (unlucky for the wife? ;) ) to get a realtively small-for-my-height size 12 foot with my long, formerly gangly, frame. I have a Pygmy Coho which fits quite nicely for my size, if you're thinking Pygmy.

Chris