Well, I have access to safety gear. I just have zero experience working with PVC. It looks like it ought to be manageable, but...

I'll send Tom an email or two and make sure I know what I'm getting into

: I haven't built one, but I have worked a lot with vinyl for skinning other
: kayaks. You will have no problems at all building one of those. They are
: pretty straightforward, fast and easy - esp. if you use sponsons from
: Folbot, as Tom recommends. Don't be intimidated!
: The only downside to this is excessive, dangerous fumes from the HH-66 vinyl
: cement and the MEK. Wear nitrile gloves and an organic vapor respirator
: and still make sure there's plenty of ventilation. Eye protection wouldn't
: be a bad idea either - a glob of this glue in your eye wouldn't be good.

: I think you've come up with the right boat for your situation. Good luck and
: keep us informed!

: Dave Gentry