: Hi David, this question comes up a lot. I would figure out what is most
: important to you. Weight, comfort, speed, beauty, capacity... then become
: infatuated with a design and build it. Some people make stitch and glue
: boats as their first, some buy kits, others dive right in. Check into the
: Guillemot Designs, Bear Mountain, Chesapeake Light Craft, Pygmy, Redfish,
: Laughing Loon, newfound.com ... who did I leave out?

I purchased a Sea Wolf from Roy Folland (www.royfolland.com), and am very pleased by the materials, exact directions and diagram book. After two weekends, I am all stiched together and ready to start fiberglassing.

Whichever model/method you select, this board is an excellant source of information and encouragement.

Good Luck!