: Absolutely; the more deck and/or coaming you add, the more ability
: to carve and edge turns, and shed waves. You may want to start
: thinking about a couple thwarts to stiffen up the hull. I would
: also recommend hip plates or hanging knees in the seat area to
: brace the coaming/side deck, since the paddler may well apply
: his/her weight there getting in and out of the boat. You can
: save a lot of weight by skipping the full deck, so I would want
: to build nice 'n' light to take full advantage of it.

: There, I've done my part -- now, how about that URL to Caldeira's
: presentation? :-)

Thanks again. Here you go.. http://www.outdoorplace.org/images/John_Caldeira_-_Kayak_Building.pdf

Bob