: Checked out the site. Great looking boats. Strip construction scares me a
: little....is S&G better for a beginner, or is it ok to jump into a strip
: built. Can I make the materials, or is it better to buy for he first time.
: I have a small table saw.

You can do it. Just read everything twice and be methodical. It's a great project and time very well spent. I did find a link to a site for big paddlers. Lot's of info, worth checking out.

Mitch