: Truly, one cannot help but become addicted to building all these beautiful
: boats. No matter what your fancy is, they are each a work of art or even
: an expression of one's self. As my eyes glaze over each picture posted of
: a new boat, my heart pumps with excitement... I tell myself, "I will
: have to build one of those!"... and someday I will! *big grins*.
: Afterall, there's no rules to how many kayaks your allowed to
: have...Right?

: So tell me.... as a amateur boat builder... where would you start if you
: wanted to consider building a strip kayak? I just spent the best part of
: my day drooling over pics and reading about them.. I just have to do it! I
: just have to. But where do I start?

: Can you give me an idea of the tools and shop space I am going to need?
: I have a garage that after cleaning out, will likely suffice with some
: leveling up of the floor. Then what? What will I want to fill it with in
: regards to tools to prepare for a strip build?

: And can you please recommend the best books?

: Oh my... someone send the doctor, I done got the fever!
: *wink*

: Big Smiles, ~Heather

Hi Heather,

Like everyone else said, buy the book. Nick's book is a reference I refer to constantly. It covers most everything.

There are several online guides too and Nick has some of them also, One Ocean has lots of free info, Laughing Loon does too. Also check out Ross Leidy at Blue Heron has lots of info too, also free.

You really don't need a heck of alot to build a stripper, there are a bunch of tools that'll make it easier, but they arn't required assuming you don't mind taking your time

Bill H.