set your view options to :last few eons", and read all of the past posts on this bbs. This will greatly increase your knowledge and confidence, and you'l know who to ask and trust for advice.

Then read the archive of old posts

Do the same at the strip builder's bbs and the bear mountain builder's bbs

> I have no boat building experience, but have a moderate amount
> of woodworking experience. I've been wanting to build a canoe for
> some time - should I go with a kit, or buy plans and materials? Or
> will I be in over my head with either one? (if I spend the money and
> screw it up my wife will not be happy) I'll be doing this on my own
> with no help other than what support I can get from my supplier. Thanks.
>