: Hello all. My girlfriend and I have decided to build two strip built kayaks.
: Both of us have limited experience kayaking, actually Robin has the
: paddling experience but I have the hammer and saw! With limited skills in
: boat building (link) and no insight in kayak design I am here hoping to
: find help choosing the proper model/mfr.

: We will be in mostly protected waters, but occasionally transiting the Saint
: Johns River where wakes from commercial vessels are common. We are more
: interested in a utility/day trip design with emphasis on stability and
: maneuverability over performance.

: Robin is around 5'3" and 135 pounds, I'm 6' and 270 pounds.

: Your time is very appreciated.

There are an awful lot of excellent designs out there. Would help to know what boats you've paddled and also what design traits you like and also those you don't like.

Bill H.