I built this in 1997 and have always been pleased with the way it turned out and the way it performs. I bought this model because of the low keel line (stays in the water longer at front and back) that means it holds a straight line and there isn't a lot of weaving back and forth. Very comfortable for 6 foot , 190 lbs. pilot. Plastic molded seat, Paddle, PFD. Wt. aprox 50 lbs.