: I've pretty much decided to build a strip-built kayak this winter. I've read
: Nick Schade's book and have been lurking on this and other websites for
: the last year.

: I'm leaning strongly towards building either the Night Heron or the Outer
: Island. I'm writing to ask about comparison of the two boats, both ease of
: construction and characteristics of the final product (assuming I do a
: good job building it :-)). This will be my first boat. I've been paddling
: for about 10 years in an old Necky Arluk III (which I love) but I want a
: smaller, narrower boat, something that will be more fun, more responsive
: in waves and interesting conditions.

: Thanks!

Don't know much about the Outer Island, but the Night Heron is a good little responsive boat. Well... little on me. I wouldn't mind at all owning a night heron for a play boat. Sorry can't help you much more than that.

Roger