They will be 6 and 4 when it's complete. They alternate riding in my lap right now, and mostly hold the paddle while I stroke. My youngest insists on doing it herself, which doesn't result in much, and it's practically a fight for Daddy's turn. They have grown up in FL around water, and although they swim like fish, lifejackets are worn anytime we're even near a boat. Scaled down I think it's 10-11 ft and should float 75-100 lbs confortably.

: I was surprised to read you are scaling down a grebe..

: that is already a quite small boat. how small are the kids ?