look at the positive side: the plans are cheaper ! & the boat is cheaper too ! & your son likes the same stuff you do.

wouldn't it be sad if he was a gifted piano player. 8-)

& pianos are more expensive too 8-)

about the shoe size. don't know. how bad could it be ?

I'm 10 1/2 . I paddle a coho.

many of us paddle boats that are 12" high at the front coaming.

Erez

: My son really liked Mike Hanks's canvas walrus. He wants to build one! I
: ordered the book today! His feet are size 10, if we add a little foot room
: will it affect the windage too much?

: Many thanks, Mike and Tammy, for letting him take it on a nice paddle.

: It's probably not what I would have chosen for the next boat, but that's part
: of the game!