Looking at building a B&B Diva Kayak. Reportedly it has very good tracking as designed. I would use the boat a lot in smaller creeks and harbors where maneuverability is more important that tracking. It will also be used on a large lake which can have big waves and wind where tracking is more important.

I am thinking I would rather have a looser boat and just add a retractable skeg. Then when I need it I could simply lower the skeg when I need more tracking. I just don't care for a rudder. Of course I can't help but wonder if I am missing something. If this is a bad idea and I am not seeing it.

The designer will work with me to change the design of the boat to increase the rocker and loosen up the boat. I would take care of the skeg design. Just looking for some input here.