After all the great feedback from the kr club, and talking to a couple of engineers I came up with only one discovery, do nothing! The "boat" is the best part of the kr design. I talked it over with a structural engeneer, and let him no what all your thoughts were as well, and he was quick to say this: " It may seem that a wood frame appears to be prehistoric, but make no mistake about it, it has much more strength than you will ever need, and without much weight penalty." I was actually shocked. This was the same fella that was promoting carbon fiber. Needless to say, I will be starting my boat soon. I have come to realize the "boat" is what makes a kr a kr.
Thanks guys, Mike J
