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Re: Guillemot sizing

Posted by: Jerry Weinraub on December 1, 1999


> I intend to build a Guillemot this winter but am unable to determine if
> the boat will be large enough for my size. I am 210 lbs, 6' 1" tall
> and wear a size 12 shoe. I intend to use the boat for day trips only as I
> already own a Cape Charles for expeditions. I would appreciate comments of
> builders of my stature on how the boat responds . Thanks in advance - Jim

I built two Guillemots.On the second,I added one strip to make the hull deeper by 3/4".Plenty of foot room,and the performance is the same.I can wear winter footwear in that boat.Plenty of room for size 12.


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