03-28-2013, 06:07 AM
The height to the thigh braces is about 28cm, the cockpit area of this boat is comfortable for me and i am 1.85m tall. The cockpit being quite small makes it quite easy to connect with this boat for control and for rolling, the only thing I would say is my shoe size is a 43, if your feet are much bigger than this i think it would get uncomfortable.
Thanassis is correct, adding extra hatches would be quite easy, and although would add a little more weight would make the kayak stronger.
I did think of adding a day hatch in the fore deck as you can buy a simple kit, but instead I have added elastics to the inside of the deck above my legs, this allows for extra storage but you have to remove the spray deck to get to them.
I have learnt a lot from this build and will definitely do another next winter, many modifications can easily be done at the construction stage before fixing the deck and hull.
While researching this boat as the build was progressing there are many very good ideas for storage and fittings.
Thanassis is correct, adding extra hatches would be quite easy, and although would add a little more weight would make the kayak stronger.
I did think of adding a day hatch in the fore deck as you can buy a simple kit, but instead I have added elastics to the inside of the deck above my legs, this allows for extra storage but you have to remove the spray deck to get to them.
I have learnt a lot from this build and will definitely do another next winter, many modifications can easily be done at the construction stage before fixing the deck and hull.
While researching this boat as the build was progressing there are many very good ideas for storage and fittings.