> I've built a boat from each company. They're both good. The CLC kit
> (Patuxent 19.5) had a couple of bad panels, but once I reported it, CLC
> air freighted replacement panels immediately. No evidence required. No
> argument made. CLC also uses exposed fasteners which I find inelegant.

Interesting. My Patuxent 19.5 kit also came with some bad panels (bow section of side panels...

I've got new set of all side panels in 3 days. The support and service from CLC was excellent, and my Patuxent is doing quite well in lakes of Colorado and Wyoming.