Thanks Nick - this thread needed some sanity. The boat is unique, and is to the builder's desires. Thats enough. I've said it before and I will say it again and again and again -- build what you want, and you will be happy. Build what others want and no matter how good it is, how beautiful it is, you won't be happy with it.

: I don't think it is really appropriate for people to get too deeply into
: discussions that really are a matter of artistic taste. I have never seen
: a kayak made by someone else where I thought "Yea, that is exactly
: what I would have done." It just doesn't happen. As a matter of fact
: I have never made a boat myself where I thought, "Yea, that is
: exactly what I wanted." There is always something I think I could
: have done better. That is much of the reason why I continue to make
: kayaks.

: Your design is unique, striking and distinctive. That in itself is a worthy
: accomplishment, regardless of what some people may think of your aesthetic
: sense. My only concern is that some people seeing work like yours will be
: intimidated and will be reluctant to build their own kayak because they
: don't think they can live up to your standards. I hope people realize they
: don't need to be as careful as you to make a pretty boat.