: I have been asked to cut a hatch big enough for my do to sit in. shees small
: about 30 lbs and 15 inches high.

: I was thinking of cutting a hatch right in front of the cockpit but still in
: the area around my feet. where the dog could sit with her head out between
: my legs.

: I have never been in a kayak before, so i have a few questions.

: 1: does the guillemot roll over easy?
: 2: is this idea stupid?
: 3: has anybody eles done this?
: 4: would the hatch be better behind the cockpit?
: 5: is there enough room.

I do not think that dog would cause much problem for tippyness. I find the S&G version of the Guillemot very stable.

Maybe you could just make the hatch larger, and the dog could sit in your lap. this implies paddling without a spray skirt though... but if you have the hatch opening into the foot area, there is not much difference.

why not go rent a kayak, and see if the dog will go into one of the standard hatches, or fit with you in the cockpit?

good luck

Myrl