: I need a winter project. Having completed a strip last winter, I want to try
: a SOF. Morris's recovery kayak looks interesting, and a great SOF
: beginning project. I would like to hear from others on their building
: experience on this kayak, including how they are currently using this
: boat. Type of waters, etc.

: thanks

I did the retrieval version of the kayak from the same chapter in Morris's book, but narrowed it down a bit so that it would fit my younger children. It was a lot of fun, and was a good boat to build for my first SOF project. I viewed it as part learning experience and part building project. The kids have paddled it on quiet flatwater, and have really enjoyed it. I guess that's a bit different purpose than what you probably have in mind, but it was fun, and I'd do it again if I could think of a good excuse.