So build the Cormorant as a 17-footer? If you're really interested in the whole slew of Greenland techniques, especially rolling, you don't necessarily need to go wider to gain sufficient volume. A lot of the Greenland kayaks went longer for more volume, yet kept very low decks and narrow beams.

However, for playing in rough water, you sometimes want a shorter boat (but still rollable)...the Brit playboats like the Romany and Anas Acuta are 20.5" to 21" wide, only 16' long, and carry a bit more volume in height than do traditional Greenland kayaks.

This probably raises more questions than it does answers, but it's food for thought!

Actually, a couple of us plan to do some plans for an anthropometrically-scaled S&G kayak...stay tuned!

Shawn

: I've been thinking of a hybrid for my next boat. I'm still getting used to my
: Cirrus:...

: ...but with the 5mm luan and rookie layup she goes about 55lbs. A real
: icebreaker. Stable, fast and solid, but I wouldn't say quick, nimble or
: call it a playboat. I'm thinking for day tripping and goofing around with
: the greenland boys that something built for that purpose would be fun.

: The question I have relates to scaling the Cormorant with that purpose and my
: body size in mind. I's 6'1" and go 230lbs. A little top heavy you
: might say. What do think??

: Best, David