I'd get Nicks book and One Ocean Kayaks build manual which has lots of pictures and short explanations. Between the two you get different perspectives and insights.

The Petrel is like a dirt bike my cape ann expedition is like a cadillac.
My 3 plastic sit on tops are like stubby stable bathtubs"""

: I have built two S&G CLC Chesapeakes and two CLC Shearwater Hybrids. Would
: now like to build one of Nick's all-strip kayaks. I love the look of the
: Night Heron, but don't want the 18' length. The Petrel looks really
: interesting, but I would like to learn more about it from the experience
: of others before I decide. Would Nick's book be all I'd need to advance to
: this more difficult fabrication? Any feedback would be appreciated.