: 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.

Bill, how is your GP modified. (that should be a question mark, but my PC has stuck on french characters somehow).
I`m thinking of building one this week from the plans from the www.qajaqusa.org site.