Thanks Guys,

Im going to go around pricing at the yards today, along with some home depot items I'll need.

Im looking at a Guillemot or Guillemot Coastal. Schade claims that only he can really tell the diff between the two in terms of handeling, while the Coastal is a little more difficult to build. Im also contemplating the Expedition model. Tho , Im told that a kayak over 17' is for the more muscled individuals in the crowd.

Again, thanks folks. Ill be ordering Schades book this week.

Best,

Pete W. P.