First of all, thank you for all of the great information on this forum.

I'm am interested in building a strip boat. Originally, I thought a canoe would be better because I'm a large individual (6'1" 295 lbs). I'
ve read Gilpatrick's book. In my searching of the net I've come across some concepts for High Volume kayaks. Are there any other "big folk" who have built/have experience with a boat they like? I've only paddled a few times. I don't plan on any river of fast water use. (We'll save that for the 2nd boat.) I'd like a boat I can leisurely cruise and maybe fish out of.

Does anyone have any suggestions/experience with kayaks for the us "husky" people?

Thank you all for your help!