: Hi All,
: Just starting to really get interested in building a strip kayak. I was
: comtemplatin a canoe but now leaning toward kayak. There are tons of
: designs out there so I am looking for info on good designs for my first
: build. I am 6'2" and about 230 lbs. I will be using the kayak near
: shore in Lake Michigan as well as inland lakes and rivers. Eventually I am
: going to do kayaks for my wife and 2 daughters as well. I look forward to
: hearing from ya'll.

The classic site for "big guy" stripper yaks: http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/index.htm

Vaclav also has scaled down designs for smaller folk, too. Happy hunting!

--S