: Thanks to Rehd's good instructions, I am posting a picture of my first
: attempt at building a kayak. Progressing nicely. The Cirrus plans and
: instructions are great and very easy to follow. Lurking on this BBS for a
: couple of years has also been a big help in understanding the process.

: "Bohb"

After seeing all these pictures, I am starting to get hooked on the Cirrus design for my next construction project. I've looked at the Merganser and the Arctic Hawk kits but that curved bow on the Cirrus is calling out to me. A few questions:

The ability to make some deck sections out of different plywoods is intriguing. Most come in non-metric thicknesses -- is 1/8" OK for the deck once glassed? I would imagine the hull is best constructed from 3mm or 4mm okoume.

Have never scarfed plywood before. Has anyone ever used the Scarffer from West System? Looks like a nifty attachment for the circular saw. Maybe planing is just as easy . . .

Are there any real cost savings in going from plans vice a kit or is it actually more expensive buying all the stuff separately? I have to admit that some satisfaction would be derived from starting with blank sheets of plywood.

Thanks,

Mike