: Hey Malcolm,

: The needlenose bow looks cool...it will plunge a bit in seas, but be very
: efficient to paddle at normal touring speeds. If you pull the gunwales
: out, you can keep the efficient, fine ends, but get some good reserve
: buoyancy and flare for a drier ride. An added benefit would be increased
: secondary stability.

Thanks Shawn,

I did pull the gunwales out some today and tweaked some more here and there. I hope to be ordering some supplies this week to start on it.

Thanks for the input, and good luck on finishing your recessed coaming.

Malcolm