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> I'm building a plywood version of the Putz Walrus for my brother, for
> Christmas. He is new to kayaking (been out once in my Arctic Tern). He is
> 6'3" and 175-180 lbs. with a size 10-1/2 foot. I'm planning on build
> the deck like the Pygmy Queen Charlotte(flat but peaked in front of the
> cockpit). I was planning on making it 12" deep at the front center
> part of the combing and 8" deep at the front bulkead just in front of
> the footbrace. I plan on building a footbrace like the one described in
> Nick's book. I am now wodering if these dimensions will be sufficient for
> him. Should I find a way to add more height to the deck in front of the
> cockpit?
> Mike
It might depend on how big the cockpit is. I am not too much smaller than your brother (more weight -- too much turkey -- and same shoe size). My Pygmy Arctic Tern is more than big enough under the knees. However, much of the space has to do with the fact that I can bring my knees up and streach out once in a while due to the big cockpit. 8" in the foot may be a little tight. My size 10 foot is about 11" long plus choice in shoes. The pygmy is perfect with wetsuit booties but ever so slightly tight with my Tevas.
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