> Nick's book on kayak construction is for the coffee table not
> the shop.

Given how you believe the Cos of 45 degrees is .5, Given how you believe you have proven people cannot stand on one leg, let alone hop, Given how you believe the many thousands of outdoor wood projects have all fallen apart as soon as it rains, Given how much boat failure you brag about experiencing yourself with your boats,

One wonders how you could consider yourself an expert to judge.