: I am planning on building a kayak this winter (perhaps the Guillemot or Great
: Auk), and the only place I have to work on it is in my basement. We have
: no garage and the boss (aka my wife) says the main floor living room is
: out of the question. My basement windows are rather long, and the opening
: is only 17" high.

: What is the total depth of the average kayak, including hull, deck, cockpit
: combings and everything, totally assembled? Would it be able to fit out my
: window once completed?

: Thanks for the info.

Mike,
I have a basement window that measures 18"x 36". I replaced the tilt-in steel window with a piece of 3/4" plywood with a piano hinge at the bottom. The original steel frame was not removed. I can change back to the original window easily.
I use my basement to build my kayaks as well as store them. My boats are sent through this opening 2-3 times a week. 17" is plenty enough room for any kayak, I have seen. My boats are a Pygmy Coho and Guillemot Exp. single and they clear by 5-6" (18" opening)

Larry C.