: I am looking for a small decked canoe or kayak that can handle two adults, be
: transported on an Escort and be very stable. I liked the idea of a kayak,
: with its low sides and decking. I like the roominess of a canoe, but I
: don't like the high sides in wind. I was looking at the CLC Mill Creek or
: the Wee Lassie II. Can I just deck a Wee Lassie II? For that matter, can I
: take a kayak plan and open up the cockpit for two people? Any ideas,
: suggestions or websites would be great.

: My main criteria are in order of preference: stability (initial and final),
: room to carry a day pack for two adults, total capacity of at least 400
: lbs, as short as possible, tracking, low in the water so wind doesn't
: significantly affect the boat, speed.
I built a hybrid Mill Creek 16.5 last winter (S&G hull with strip deck). It should work for your application. I have transported it on the roof of my Ford Probe. You will need a very good roof rack for the Escort due to its short roof line. I set mine up with three seat locations so it can be used as a double or (with the seat in the center location)as a single. Had no problem with 20mph winds with me and the dog.

Steve