> I built an S&G, and I really like paddling it. It was quick & easy to
> build, but it's only 5 panel. It is not as beautiful as a strip kayak. You
> oughta consider just skipping the S&G--with 12 panels, you're not going to
> see much difference between the strip and S&G in time, labor, or ease of
> construction. Just go for TWO strip kayaks that you'll be _really_ proud
> of--you can do it!

I agree the s&g will be easer for my son and i but i want one strip for my self i would like the paper plans for two resoans there easer to fix and store and i would like to have the plans if i chose to build a new boat in the future even if i layed the plans out on cheap plywood to keep for a pattern would work for my needs i like the 12 pannel idea because of the rounded shape where you don't have that with a 5 panel yes it's more work but i don't mind if i think it will be a better kayak i downloaded the carene 50 cad but it will not let me use that may panels and i have no idea how to make the sekloton for the boat i want to build as strip.