Nick's book is about strip building kayaks, but it gives such detail and quality (and confidence) that it is well worth buying for any type of strip building. The shop techniques and tips are applicable to canoes (which are pretty close to kayaks anyway), and who knows?, maybe you'll decide to do a kayak instead or in addition to a canoe.

> I have no boat building experience, but have a moderate amount
> of woodworking experience. I've been wanting to build a canoe for
> some time - should I go with a kit, or buy plans and materials? Or
> will I be in over my head with either one? (if I spend the money and
> screw it up my wife will not be happy) I'll be doing this on my own
> with no help other than what support I can get from my supplier. Thanks.
>