:
: I'm assuming Andrew wants to turn the rounded bottom into a multi-chine, not
: a
: single-chine. Three chines as a minimum to get the rounded shape. Figuring
: their exact location could be be a minor problem I suppose.

: Along that line...The attached pic shows a new design for both multi-chine
: and strip construction. In addition, the three page Link below shows a single
: chine converted to a multi-chine and then woodstrip. Perhaps these will be
: of some value in determining chine location.

: Regards,

: Tom

Hello Tom, Thats exactly what I had in mind. A multichin version of what would be a smooth strip type kayak with rounded hulls. Your design is pretty much what I had in mind though I'm shooting for something in the 14-15' range at about 24" beam to accomodate rank beginners and those who have physical issues etc. allowing them to keep up with a typical 4-6 mile paddle club outing which requires a yak that can turn an easy 2-3 mph unlike many short recreation kayaks which track bad or are just plain slow (My wife's Kowee) Your Sea Otyer 15" is also in high consideration. Originally I figured on using the stripper design's (AUK etc) stations to position the multi chines and get the proper hull shape using your basic design principles at the stringer/cross member and stems.

Andy