: Hi George,

: 1) pretty much any shape you like for the hatches, rounder is
: easier to seal, otherwise doesn't make alot of difference.

: 2) The Yak's are bullet proof also are heavy, I've got them in the
: Disko Bay and they'll work forever. I'm not sure I'd add that
: much weight if I were to do it again so I certainly understand
: what you're thinking. There are several plastic foot brace
: brands like Sea Dogs that seem to work fine and are much
: lighter.

: 3) I like my own carved minicell seat, though the Redfish one is
: very nice, pricy though.

: 4) Paddles, I like my modified greenland paddle don't use much of
: anything else except on rocky shallow streams, but most use euro
: paddles, each to their own.

: Bill H.

Whoa! nice design, nice hatches. I can follow your guidelines, but.... my boat still isn't gonna look like that!
Bill - I'll check out the Seadogs. What'cha think of no footpegs, bracing against a minicell bulkhead? And btw... where do you recommend buying minicell foam? I presume you use a backband - make your own, as well?

About that modified greenland paddle - maybe you can send it, and I'll see if it catches on!

Thanks for the feedback.