: Uh......Shouldn't you be comparing the kayaks (not the plans). After all you
: won't be paddling the plans. You know.... they'll get water logged and
: all....
Jerry, I understand the need for comparing boats,but up until about five months ago I didn't even know touring kayaks existed.living in Metro Atlanta you don't see many. I had thought about getting a canoe and bought a few back issues of magazines that a local outfitter had and became very interested in wooden Kayaks. I still don't know much about which design suits me but have since paddled a couple of tandems, a sit on top and an open cockpit recreational,both plastic. I purchased the cheap books and plans to see what I might be getting myself into. and after reading more on the subject, the 16ft chinook(w/24in. beam) seams like it should be decent to start.I was only wondering if these cheaper plans might be lacking anything I might need and would find in more expensive plans. I dont have a problem paying for better plans if they'll make the job easier,or I find a boat I like better.