: I have recently completed my first kayak, a One Ocean Cape Ann Double. I'll
: post a couple of photos soon. Now I want to build another strip built, but
: a single this time so I can go out anytime. What would be a good yak
: choice for a beginner paddler (6 feet tall and 240 pounds). Being as I'm a
: beginner and a fair weather paddler, I am more interested in stability and
: an easy paddle. What would you all suggest.

Hi Jeff

I agree with Will Cruz. Go for a North Star. I am six ft 220 pounds and it suits me very well. I have seven other boats at the moment, some really nice ones, and I have used the NS almost exclusively for the past eighteen months. It is just fun to paddle.

http://etiennemuller.com/northstar/index.html

for a photo journal of the build

http://etiennemuller.com/northstar/NSperformancereview.html

for a detailed performance review, (my opinion only) in the review.

Etienne