: I'm sure Nick can provide a more scientific and precise answer, but
: what I did was just what you started. When the hull was glassed,
: both in and out, we went to our neighbor's pond. I brought a
: foam seat, some tape for marking, and Joy's trained eye. I tried
: different positions, sat still, paddled back and forth and found
: the right spot. I would recommend that if this is to be your
: daughter's kayak, you do the test with her in the boat. Every
: body/boat combination might yield a slightly different result.
: Example, I have skinny legs, so the center probably moves back a
: bit compared to someone with heavy legs.
Thanks Dennis,
A trained eye is what I need.