If you are a custom woodworker, why would you want to go with a kit? Buy the plans and build it yourself. Not only is it much more rewarding, but it is a whole lot cheaper ($800 vs $250 for me) building from plans.

As to requiring help at various points along the way, this board has a LOT of excellent and varied help (and opinions).

> I am about to try my hand at building a kayak. I am looking at the stitch
> and glue kits that are available on the market. Is this the easiest route
> for a beginner boat builder or are there other types of kits available
> which may be easier. I am a custom woodworker, so I have all the tools
> available to do any type of job.