I am thinking about building Severn compounded-plywood S&G kayak,the one in Chris Kulczyki's book "The New Kayak Shop". He describes it as being quite tricky. Has anyone built this type of boat and can you tell me how tricky you found it.

I have built three hard chine boats, ones similar to the chesapeakes ( they are Aquarius Seascapes by a Canadian Designer)so I have experience in boat building. I am wondering if the compound style is something I should be leery about?

I am thinking of building this style because the kayak will be for my kids who are 10 +/- years old. I want something they can use for the next 5 to 10 years. This style seems like the best option based on such things as cost, function, weight, constructability etc. If anyone has comments on this aspect as well, I would like to hear them.