Ankle Deep Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I'm ording plans for the Firefly and I'm seeking advice re: cockpit size. I'm 5'6" and 150 pounds. Any thoughts from the group and or Jeff @ Kudzu if 34" is more suited to a guy my size? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 The high volume boat feels huge to me. Unless you are claustrophobic, stick with the standard version. It was a special design for a client and it's just to big if you ask me. I feel lost inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankle Deep Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Thanks for the quick reply. sorry, to clarify... I will receive the 34" cockpit plans unless I specify otherwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankle Deep Posted July 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 sorry...nevermind, it's spelled out on your plan's page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JReed Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Is there much difference in foot room between the 2? The plans description says it has room for those with larger feet the way I read it that was in reference to the 36" cockpit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 How large are we talking? I have had people with size 12 in the standard size but that is about it. Depends on how you actually point you feet once in the boat. Everyone sits a little different. But the High Volume (36") is 1" taller at the sheer line and that makes a lot more difference than it sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JReed Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Size 13. Wife says I wear clown shoes haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Well your feet would fit better in the HV and if you are anywhere near me I can arrange a ride in a HV. Hard to say without trying how well you would fit in a smaller one. As you have probably gathered I am just not a big fan of the HV boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JReed Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 No were near by at the moment. As I am currently 9.5 hours ahead of you. I really dont want the windage of a lot of volume. Can just build the 34" and play with the foot rests and seat hight to get a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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