> Provided the kit gets here today, I am beginning my first kayak building
> project this weekend. I am building an Arctic Tern. I can't wait! Some
> questions: I have a good friend who built a clc 17 and was not happy with
> the directions that came with the kit. He felt they did not explain the
> steps in enough detail. Perhaps this explains why his second clc 17 is
> still in pieces. He suggested that I read a book about stitch and glue
> before I start. I've looked for a book on this subject and come up dry.
> How are the directions for the Arctic Tern? While I'd like to read a book
> on stitch and glue is it necessary based on the quality of the Pygmy
> directions? Any general tips for the first time builder? I'm sure I'll be
> asking more questions when I'm into the project.

> Thanks to all for your thoughts.

> Fritz I finished my first kayak(COHO)earlier this summer with the help of my Br-in-Law whose a master carpenter and we worked on it only on weekends (10 working weekends). But with knowledge of the stich & glue process, he told me (and sometimes showed me) what the instructions ment. I thought the instructions were thorough and had a reason of order to the process after I finished the kit but some interpretation is needed by some of us (myself included) who are not fimiliar with this process. But remember when following the instructions, the shorter the directions (step of the process), the more timely the step!! WBG