I have been viewing this board on a regular basis.(GREAT INFO).I know must come out of the shadows and ask a question,please forgive my ignorance ...when building a kayak (stitch & glue)does it need to be -v- shaped? what are the ramifacations if the bottom is flat with 2 or 3in chine? instead of a slight -v-shape. How would it perform, what makes the kayak bow stay above the waves vs.punching through them.the kayak i am going to build will be used for fishing in Fla.thanks in advance.