Funny, I figured it might come down to something like that boat. The folks I've met who have QCC's love them, I just wish they didn't look like minivans :)

A boat that length would solve the problem I have with storage, and since I occasionally paddle with newer paddlers, it would make a perfect "loaner." Hmmm.

: Hi Stephen,

: I really like the Rumour, but I'm way too heavy for it (by about 40
: lbs) you might fit, but it'd be snug and it's not a boat I'd
: want to spend long days over and over in, it's pretty tiny
: inside. If it were me, I'd want a boat that's easy to paddle for
: moderate speeds as you won't be going fast day after day. If you
: get a chance sometime you might try the QCC 400. It's not real
: long but has nearly plumb ends with not much overhang so it's
: respectfully quick and while it looks to be too wide the width
: is mostly above the water, gives great secondary stability and
: is surprisingly easy to paddle at moderate speeds, also has lots
: of room inside so you can shift positions at will.

: You can build one close to that design, John Winters design (forget
: the actual name of his company) has plans for a boat close to
: this boat, also Nick's Auk's are similiar.

: Link for the "Caspian Sea" :
: http://www.greenval.com/caspianlines.gif

: Bill H.