Humidity in the basement can cause more problems with the epoxy than the wood. Amine blush is caused by a reaction of thw epoxy with humidity. If you use a "blush-free" epoxy, this should not be a problem.

A humid basement will make the wood more humid, but the effect should not be a problem. A dehumidifier would be a good thing for your house, slowing down rot and mildew, and it would make you house feel cooler in the summer, and the real reason, which you don't tell your wife; it would eliminate any concerns you have about the effect on your boat.

> Nick - After looking over your designs, I think the Little Auk is exactly
> the boat I'm looking for; I'm considering building one. However, the only
> space I have is in my basement, which is fairly damp and humid. Is it
> possible to successfully build a stripper under these conditions? Because
> of the high humidity, the wood strips would be at a higher equilibrium
> moisture content, compared to building it outside, or in a less humid
> indoor environment...would this affect the glue bond, or epoxy curing? One
> other question: Can the Little Auk design be stretched to 12 feet, for
> addition carrying capacity? (And as an aside, isn't the Dagger
> "Bayou" a rip-off of your Little Auk design?) Thanks for the
> info!