Stern View

Bow View

Side View

Not the most flattering side of the craft :)

Two Action Shots

It's going to take quite a while before I start feeling I'm in total control of this kayak. It yaws like crazy as I paddle. It should work great on rivers around the state.

First Float

Here's what the kayak looks like with me sitting in it. It sure has plenty of rocker.

Resting

Here's a picture of the kayak resting on the surface. You can see the frame through the translucent skin. The skin is 8oz ballistic nylon coated with a two part urethane.

Finally Finished

I finished building my Retrieval kayak Saturday morning, with the installation of the deck lines. I took it for a short spin on the lake today. Here's a picture resting on shore.