I think it completely appropriate and think the name is perfect, given the conditions under which you built it. Now get out there and paddle! BTW, let us know how it handles! On a similar note - I am seriously considering building a Coho. How would u describe your experience building the Osprey?

> I am almost finished with my Pygmy Osprey std. I was thinking
> of naming it. Is that a tacky thing to do for a stupid kayak?? Everybody
> told me that i couldn't build this kayak so I was thinking about about
> naming it "Q.E.D." "quod erat demonstratum" or;
> that which was to be proved. I think it fits.. Comments, suggestions,
> ideas. Thanks