: I am new to this website and will be doing my first strip built kayak with my
: sons this summer. I want to make sure as much as possible that the design
: I purchase is the right one for me. Other than reading up on Nick's
: excellent tutorial, the best way of making sure I make the right choice
: would be to try the models out. So I am wondering if there is anyone in
: Iowa who has built the Night Heron, Guillemot and/or the Expedition Single
: that we could take a look at in person? We are in the central part of the
: state, in the Des Moines vicinity.

I'd also recommend paddling production boats similiar in width primarily to the ones you are looking at, the length matters but not as much as the width. Many dealers have demo days where you can try several boats for free or for cheap.

No point in building a 21" wide boat if you're not comfy in a boat that narrow.

Bill H.