Did you consider other boats?
Do you steam bend the stem - I was having trouble figuring out how it was made in the web site.

: I should be paddling a Cape Ann Storm within the next 2 weeks. I'm applying
: the outer sheer seam tape today. Vaclav's designs are nicely grouped for
: use and body type. I'm 220 and 6'1" so the full-size Storm should be
: just right for my day paddling. I hope to have pictures posted some time
: this Thanksgiving weekend. I've been VERY pleased with the plans and
: instructions and the way the Storm has come together. I started actual
: construction in mid-September. BTW, I've built a Pygmy Arctic Tern 17' and
: 14', this is my first stripper.