You may have mentioned this already, earlier in the thread...
What's your paddling experience/skill level? Are you planning on taking instruction/lessons with your new boat?
What boats have you paddled? What conditions do you want to paddle in your new boat?
IMO, the answers can make a big difference when you are selecting a design, and choosing the details (deck safety lines, cockpit size, etc.) of your build.
For example, some (not a lot in my area) paddlers prefer a small cockpit where the knees are under the foredeck, but those cockpits are completely incompatible with some of the popular rescue and re-entry techniques being taught in classes.
Hi John - basically "recreational" experience. I've been out on a couple guided sea kayak trips over the years, but mostly paddling short plastic boats on inland lakes, and in and around protected areas of Long Island Sound. I definitely do intend to get some instruction / take some lessons. Ideal paddling scenario might be a day trip to the Thimble Islands - crossing some open water then poking around to see what the turtles are up to.
I don't anticipate needing to haul a lot of "stuff" like camping supplies, but I do like to have "spares" along. I used to sail a small boat in NY Harbor, where storms can come up with little notice, maybe the wind and your engine both die at the same time, a crazed powerboat driver does something dumb, etc., so I like to plan for the worst. Definitely deck safety lines, maybe a compass, bilge pump, spare paddle, flotation, etc. I'm even considering options for nav lights.
Fit-wise, definitely don't want to rattle around, but I've been in rental boats where the lack of foot room just makes the experience cramped and unpleasant. I've recently tested out some production boats, and found that a 32x16 cockpit feels a bit too tight.
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