: I'm an an experienced sea kayaker but an absolute newby in building
: kayaks--I've developed an obsession with building either a strip or a
: plywood boat--I need something at least 17 feet long and no more than 22
: inches wide--also want a Greenland type design--I'm looking at kits rather
: than building one from scratch due to my limited ability with tools---the
: redfish King really appeals to me but I know nothing about these
: kits--does anybody here have any experience building one? all comments
: will be appreciated

Kits will require a lot of 'tool' use too. I recommend getting Nick's book, "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak". Read it cover to cover and don't worry if you don't understand some of the terms, they will become apparent in the second or third read. After that, you will have a very good idea of your next move.

Mine was to build a Guillemot from the information in the book, but yours may be entirely different..

Good luck!

Tony