You're welcome, anytime Don. Raising the foredeck shouldn't be too much of a problem, the one he paddled weathercocks already. If you create more windage up front, it will balance the kayak out some more. You may also want to consider lowering the floor, that should create more footroom, and lower your center of gravity. I'm doing this on my skinny version, I'll let you know how it turns out. If you look closely at the picture, you will also see the the sole (floor slats) is under the floor beams in the cockpit area.

Mike

: 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!