This is a roomy, fast and stable kayak that tracks very straight. The long waterline and clean entry permits it to cut through water with a barely visible wake. The flared bow gives a very dry ride, lifting over most waves with little effort. This is by far the most stable boat and probably the fastest. It is the easiest design to build, with a fairly simple shape. With any of these designs the forms placement may be adjusted to shorten the boat or add rocker. Nick Shade, his brother and a friend have built a total of four versions of this boat (including a double) using the same forms, each with slightly different form placement. This is a good all-around boat for someone wanting a stable, fast kayak. (It was formerly known as "Ocean Kayak Number 1")