: I built the multi-chined Sea Rider. I thought it was a pretty good
: hull, but couldn't test it thoroughly because I hated the fit of
: that style (short cockpit, low deck). I was surprised to see a
: post by Tom Yost here, last month, where he didn't see any
: advantage to building the mc version:

:
: http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi/page/1/md/read/id/205437/sbj/skin-on-frame-sea-rider-single-chine-vs-mult/

: I had been looking for another multi-chined boat to build, and
: found this one, which I'll soon begin:

:
: http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/free-kayak-and-canoe-plans/siskiwit-bay-multi-chined-kayak-plans-for-plywood-building/

Single chine works fine in a skinny boat, lots more work and more weight in the multichine boats.

Bill H.