Peter,

Good job. You bet me to it. I'm building a Pygmy and it's going together smoothly but I wouldn't limit my recommendations to the battling Big Two. Thanks for informing Roger vof some of the other options. May he enjoy the hunt for his perfect "first" boat. BTW. I like the looks of the Shearwater Baidarka.

Gary B.

: Roger: Just in case, like me, you'd rather have too much information and too
: many options to choose from, rather than too few, here are a couple of
: other smaller companies that sell stitch & glue kits and/or plans.
: And, IMHO, they're right up there with Pygmy and CLC in terms of quality.

: www.shearwater-boats.com Shearwater which makes the Merganser - available
: in several sizes.

: www.sqeedunk.com Squeedunk which makes the Cormorant - available in several
: sizes.

: www.woodenkayak.com San Javier Kayaks which I think has just one size
: single sea kayak but if it's the size you're looking for it's a beautiful
: boat.

: There are so many really good options to choose from it's kind of a
: delightful agony trying to make up your mind. Savor and enjoy the decision
: making process before you pump your first shot of epoxy.

: Peter