: I am searching for the 'right boat' for me.....and have looked at Newfound
: Woodworks website, Jay Babina's design(looks great), and Nick Schades'
: designs(also look great)...as well as many others referenced at this site
: and other links. I am selling my Capella RM and essentially looking for
: similar features in a wood-strip model. I am 5'10", about 220lbs,
: size 12 shoe....look forward to using the boat in all settings including
: the ocean. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions as to
: models/designers/websites to check out?

: I also have a question about the sprayskirt for a wood-strip boat. Is the
: fiberglass over wood design strong enough to use a traditional neoprene
: skirt? Does the contour/shape of the cockpit match up and hold up to the
: 'pull' of
: traditional neoprene skirts?

: All suggestions to this novice wood-strip kayak builder are truly welcomed!

: Many thanks.... Bob

Bob

I am building my first kayak. I am having a great time. I 've finished the hull and I'm ready to start on the deck. It is a Redfish Return www.redfishkayaks.com Joe Greenley the owner provides good instructions and has answered all my questions quickly by email. Be sure to get both books about building strip kayaks by Nick Schade and Ted Moores and then be sure to review this bulletin board each night before you go to bed. They have been a world of help. Please contact me if I can be of any further help.

Tim