: Ihave found were to get the wood for my strips,and figured out which glass I
: want to use(raka). Now I need to decide on a design. The plans I have now
: are for a Chinook designed by Chad Richert. Its 16ft. with a 24"
: width. I purchased them through a magazine and include everything on two
: sheets (half stations side by side. I also like the Guillemot 17 and the
: Endeavor. my problem is I have ony been in a kayak twice. one a open
: cockpit Keeowee II(very wide) and a sit on top Ocean Kayaks Tandem. would
: the narrow beam of the Guillemot give me a problem. I really Like the
: design and I also don't want a wide Kayak I'll grow out of Quickly. Most
: of my paddling will be on lakes around Atlanta and South Eastern Tenn.
: Maybe some in Savannah and N.C.- Outer Banks. I've also thought of a
: double. any suggestions will be appreciated.

24" is a fairly common width for boats. many stitch and glue boats are about this wide. generally, wider boats have more stability.

the guillimot will be a bit more tippy than the design you mention although not looking at the plans I make my case. plenty of people have no problem using the guillimot.

I would think that either boat will be okay for you. the guillimot is a tighter fit though. you will not see many boats narrower than the 21" guillimot. because it is narrower it will be a bit quicker too and more efficient.

pete czerpak
albany, NY