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I am interested in building the Guillemot Expedition Single but want an independent assessment of its' handling in wind and waves. I intend to use it loaded for touring on open water (Great Lakes). How about the stability and ability to carry a 10 day load of gear? It's a pretty long boat to edge and turn---will it? I need a big boat for my big body. Any comments form owner/ builders will be helpful.
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RE: Guillemot Expedition Single
» Submitted by kayakkev - Wed, 11/25/09 » 5:31 AM
You can see the one I built here http://kayakkev.wordpress.com/category/wood-kayak/expedition-single/
To answer your questions... Yes it handles very well, easy to turn with edging, and it will easily hold you & your gear. Mine went on a 14 day trip around the Keys.
I did find that it Weathercocks however. You can adjust this by edging while paddling or add a skeg.
And this boat is soooo stable, I almost found this yak boring in anything less than 4 foot seas. LOL