> I'm now ready to varnish my stripper and am waiting for the CT weather to
> warm up. (I like to varnish in th garage) People often ask me "How
> much to get one of these built for me? I no longer hesitate for a single
> second and respond "Around $8000."

> This year I really addressed the reality of all the time , decision making
> and worry you put into building these things. A fiberglass dinghie can
> cost up to $2500. Some of my flunkie friends make $ 8000. in a few weeks
> if business is good. I wouldn't make a stripper for a nickle less for
> anyone. Thats why when you build one, you truly have a covited piece of
> art work.

> I once had some of my boats on displey in a well-to-do town in Fairfield
> county, CT. I told people that time "around $4500." they
> responded, "that's all" They had a much truer handle on the
> value of things and what time and craftsmanship are worth.

No argument from me. I've made 2 strippers,and the satisfaction and pleasure has no price.I did figure the cost of having one done "right",not like mine,full of warts, uhohs,and other things not in Nicks plans,and came to two conclusions. 1: I can't afford that. 2: It wouldn't be my boat.So,your selling a kayak that you have made must be like parting with one of your children(not that I haven't had THAT cross my mind).Economics aside,you wouldn't entrust such a part of your soul to just anyone-$8000 weeds out the dilletantes.