Frank- Thats why I had two, no skeg, but I elongated the cockpit for layout hunting on my first boat. She is still in pieces on rockpile lighthouse off L.I., N.Y.!? (Long story.)
I would love to go out and buy that one on the W. Coast. I used to paddle just north of there in Grey's Harbor, WA.. My wife wouldn't appreciate it though, right now.
Sounds like you found a beauty in N.C. though! I still have my original ad, plus the brochure from the Maine builders. If you ever want to paddle the Adirondacks, let me know. I guide fishing/hunting/camping up here (And Alaska.) and can recommend some great trips in the area.
All the best- Bilnik