> If building one seems like a daunting task, perhaps you might consider
> renting one for the few occasions when you need an extra boat? While it
> would probably not be cheap, you would save money and construction time
> and be able to try out another design for an extended period.

> Thought I'd give you something to think about.

Thanks Paul. The rental idea sounds like the best way to go, at least initially. I want to make sure the kids and/or wife are going to take to this before I commit another chunk of money. I suspect my daughter will like it a lot. Anything to do with getting close to nature and she wants to do it.

Woody