I picked up another book on Amazon, to confuse myself further. It has the plans for the Walrus Esquimo Kayak that was created by Norman L. Skene, published in 1923 in The Rudder magazine. Apparently it was westernized re construction from an actual native kayak.
Has anyone seen or paddled one of these boats? It appealed to me because the shape of the hull is determined by some forms which are included in the plans. The two other books on SOF leave me a bit confused on what shape hull I will end up with.
But now that I look at the pictures, the boat looks really flat bottomed, wondering what I will end up with if I follow this plan. Thoughts or experience?

Thanks again.

Anyone in the Los Angeles area willing to bring a newbie into this addiction
with some hands on guidance?