> A strip built kayak probably costs more. But, since it is made up of many,
> many small parts you can probably spread the expense over a longer time.

> Also, if you are a perfectionist then the whole strip building process
> will amuse you for hours on end and provide limitless chances to be
> creative and be as exact as you like in fitting each strip.

> Relatively speaking, the book (even if you don't build one of his designs)
> was by far the cheapest way to understand and save money in the long run.

> Under $20 at amazon, see link below...

> Pete

Go to your local library check out the various kayak books read them then buy the ones you want to use a reference when you build. You may end up buying all of them though.;-)

Mike