I'd like to thank everyone that posted for taking the time to offer your advice. As I somewhat expected, there doesn't appear to be much criticism about Pygmy's boats. And what little has been mentioned seem to be mostly personal preferences as opposed to actual faults. Very much appreciate the building tips, I know I'll use most of them (installing the hatches ahead of time certainly makes a great deal of sense to me). Looks like I'll be ordering a Pygmy kit very soon. Thanks again for your considerate postings.

Jim
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: I've decided to build my first boat and am considering the Pygmy Osprey
: Standard.

: I've read lot's of comments from happy people who have built Pygmy boats but
: am wondering if anyone has any bad things to say about their Pygmy boat?
: Is there anything that you found necessary to change on the boat? Is there
: anything that you felt necessary to add to the boat?
: I'm not trying to slight Pygmy in any way here, I just want to be
: prepared for anything that I might run into when building or paddling the
: boat.

: Honest input will be greatly appreciated.

: Thanks.

: Jim