: I am 6-2 and use a 16 x 33 keyhole cockpit on my S&G kayaks. The link shows
: the layout method I use to layout a smooth curved opening. I like 5 inches
: clear between my back and the cockpit.

: The trouble with a keyhole on a SOF is the masik starts one inch aft of your
: kneecaps and the keyhole opening should start several inches forward of
: your kneecaps. So to correctly install a keyhole cockpit on a SOF you must
: move the masik forward and install thigh braces (knee hooks)on the
: coaming. Your backrest should remain in the same location per the original
: kayak design.

Well technically you won't have a masik with a keyhole cockpit, it would be too far forward of your bod to work. It's just a frame forward of the coaming.

Can't really use greenland kayak terms with a non-greenland boat and have those terms mean what they are supposed to mean.

Bill H.