: Hello all. I have very much enjoyed this terrific board and want to thank
: everybody in advance.

: Ok so here is my dilema. Ive got to buckle down in September and begin
: studying for a professional exam. I promised myself that after I finished
: college I would build myself a boat and I really really want to. The
: problem is now that Ive got the space (new porch) Im not sure if Ive got
: the time left. I was considering building a Walrus and have the terrific
: book by Putz. Being that I live in Arizona I fear for the safety of this
: boats hull in our lakes around here, lots of sharp rocks and submerged
: trees to mess it up. So today I was considering buying another book titled
: "The New Kayak Shop", which has plans for a stitch and glue type
: kayak that sounds pretty good.

: So I need honest opinions, how long does it take most people to build either
: of these boats while still holding down a job, family, and normal
: responsible guy type of obligations? Ive been dreaming about building a
: boat since about mid way through college and cant wait to begin. If it is
: imposible to complete such a project by September then I will wait so I
: can do it right. So I really do appreciate everybody's opinion.

: Thanks again to all who contribute to this terrific board.

: Kirk

Hi Kirk

Well, the Stitch and glue would probably be your best bet, but would depend on just how much time you can devote to it each evening. And, there's always the budget. Probably the cheapest BOAT to build would be the Skin on Frame with the S&G and Stripper following in that order. But, other things to consider would be strongback, forms and work bench for the stripper ( which you seem to have already eliminated as a possibility ). The strongback and forms for the skin on frame boats as well. That leaves you with the S&G boats which can basically be built over some saw horses and plywood. Little extra expense there. The Fibreglass will cost you on the S&G and stripper.

In the long run you would be better off with the S&G boat. I haven't built one but have listened for a while myself and they seem to go fairly quickly.

Good luck with your choice and let us know what you will be building and how it's progressing.

Rehd