: Tried my hand at Kayak Foundry and found it to be great program. But knowing
: so little about boat design I want to ask for input on this one.

: Design goals are pretty simple. Stable flat water medium volume boat for
: larger paddlers. I have rounded the hull some so I know the initial
: stability won't be highIt will be paddled on the Tennessee River and its
: large Lakes. Typically not going to see big waves unless you get caught in
: a summer storm.

: Primarily a day boat but it will have to haul camping gear from time to time.
: We like to paddle smaller streams so ability to turn is important. Leaned
: turns are fine. I tried to add some rocker in the design but I don't know
: if I have enough. And I am not opposed to a retractable skeg either. But I
: don' think one is needed on here.

: If you don't have the software, here is a link to an image.

: http://www.kudzupatch.com/temp/wren2.png

Btw, one thing to remember, no such thing as the perfect boat that does everything well. In boat design as with most everything else you have to give up some things to gain others. Figure out those variables that are most important to you and what you can live without first.

Bill H.