Pinguino 145 4PD Kit

The Pygmy Pinguino 145 is a joy to build and paddle. On still water it performs and looks amazing. At 6'1" and 220 pounds and being 57 years young ... it is a little effort to get my big feet pulled up enough to get them in the cockpit! Once in I have plenty of room for my size 13's. I am amazed at how fast it accelerates and how straight it tracks. And the glide is unbelievable! I used a marine varnish and 303 Aerospace Protectant to make it even slicker on the water. It turns well and with the rigging and hatch kits there is plenty of room for lunch, safety gear, water, coffee. I have done paddle float self rescues and the Pinguino 145 is easy enough to get back in. I have experimented with different seats and have gone back to the stock Pygmy Boats seat. It works the best with a Spray skirt. I am using a backpackers pad in the bottom of the boat for added comfort. I am new to kayaking and sit inside kayaks. I am a little unnerved paddling laterally across waves. I expect with experience I will learn the boats limits and become more comfortable with that rolling action. The biggest joy, besides all the wonderful comments of praise, is how well it glides. I was paddling behind my grown son the other day. He was in the Pygmy Pinguino145, I was in my Ocean Kayak Trident Prowler 13. I had to dig hard to keep up with his casual paddling. And when he stopped and glided, I had to keep paddling o keep up with him! It is an amazing boat and I would highly recommend it.