: I'm looking to build two wood kayaks and having a devil of a time making up
: my mind. I've built a Pygmy by kit and a B&B Diva by plans so I have a
: clue but fearful of strip building. Hers will be first so I won't muddy
: the water with my specs.

: 5'6"/130# size 7 shoe - she currently has a Cape Horn Pro Fiberglass but
: wants lower volume to learn rolling and skills. She is a new paddler, less
: than six months but catching on fast, learning with a Lumpy GP and with
: several skilled friends. I need something that will track without a rudder
: or skeg but not like it's on rails, I want her to be able to turn without
: a fight and not have to fight to go straight(I want the world, I know)

: I've considered: Petrel - CLC
: Cirris LV - One Ocean Kayaks
: Disko Bay - Laughing Loon
: The Silver - Redfish

: I think I can build it by plans but wonder about availability of materials in
: NC. I can scarf to get my lengths if needed.

: If I go plans, about how much should I expect to pay in materials? Strips
: have to be expensive to ship and I have a router.

: Thanks,
: Dan

I've got the Disko Bay, it's a really nice boat, great design. It's also a little tricky to build, not awful, just the chine area is a pretty small radius so adds some time with the little skinny strips.

Don't worry about the building process, strip building really is pretty easy.

Bill H.