: So, if you want a proven, durable boat, the Klepper is pretty hard to beat.
: But if you want to mess around and build a cheap boat to have fun with,
: "how hard could it be?"

You made some very good points. Especially about PVC splintering. I took some out with a hammer and whacked at it a little - didn't like what I saw. Then I compared it to similar strikes on a wood dowel which was much more durable.

So I guess it'll need to be wood for me.

Thanks all for your input!

Wayne