I am looking to build a fast stripper to use in local races on San Francisco Bay. I have built 2 Outer Islands, a Shooting Star, and a couple of other kayaks as well. I have had pretty good success racing the OI, but I am competing with longer leaner boats that by design are built to go fast such as kayaks from West Side Boat Shop, Necky Looksha etc. I love my OI and it is a fabulous all round boat that is fast. My SS is great but by virtue of its length is not a racer. I think it would be fun to have an attractive stripper that is designed to be competitive on race day in the "fast traditional" class. I imagine something under 20ft and around 20" beam or a bit less . Has anybody tried Nick's Razor Billed Auk? Any other suggestions? THANKS!

Ken