: I am a very novice paddler so I can't adjust the "fit" of the
: Guillemot cockpit from experience. I will take the location of the cockpit
: from the plans but many say that the width can vary 1 or 2 inches and the
: length can also vary.
: What measurements should I take to get the cockpit to fit me?

Hi Ned,
I think most cockpits are sized to accept commercial spraydecks, keyhole or ocean. There is some variation between makers in exact dimensions. I recall seeing a list of cockpit sizes and which companies fitted which size but can't recall where on the net.
Go with the size on the plans and find a spraydeck to fit.

Though, fit isn't so much the dimensions of the cockpit and coaming as how you pad out the inside of the kayak so you don't move around too much.

Mike Savage
South West Cork