Hi Jeff, fun isn't it. What canoe are you building? My philosophy on kayak designs is this: browse, drool and finally fall in love with a design; then build it. The conditions I paddle in are not that demanding so ride is not my highest priority - I maily just like the way they look . If I were ordering plans for my dream kayak today it would be a toss-up among a Guillemot Night Heron, a Laughing Loon Shooting Star or a Redfish King. Three premium boats... Browse, drool, fall in love, build.