Well, I would like to say thanks for all the help from everyone that answered the questions and posted helpfull hints and how-tos. I took all of your advice and after 11 months was able to finally finish my cedar strip modified Guillemot;11 months from pencil on paper to last screw tight and readu to go.

I stretched this Guillemot to 19 feet and changed the LWL length and initial stability. I also added the Guzzler pump that discharges under the compass mount and designed and built my own rudder system. The cedar started as 2 x 10 planks from Home Depot and a tablesaw and bead and cove router gave me the 225 strips I needed. A hand plane, lots of sandpaper (Go Ryobi 1/4 sheet sander), fiberglass, varnish and a couple of hours a day and there it is. I even made a cane seat and the paddle as well. I loved making this kayak and it will be as fun to paddle as it was to make. For those of you getting tired or impatient, this was my first kayak and taking my time made all the difference in the world.

I owe many thanks to Ross Leidy for his excellent website and advise and Nick Schade for THE book on how to do this type of construction. Thank you gentlemen.

Let me know what you think or if you have any questions. I would be glad to help. Next is the truck rack for getting back and forth to the lake/ocean. Should be done shortly.

Brian Barnett Orlando, Florida