: The problem with changing an existing design is not knowing what
: negative impact it might have.

: Here's a newer Baidarka design that can easily be built at 16ft
: long with little or no mods.

Yes Tom, so far the Tourdarka is my favourite *darka design. And you are always very kind. I will write you an email for the offsets. Actually I wouldn't have changed the Nikumi design without asking first: I know the baidarka's sterns are very critical and even small mistakes can lot the numbers there.