: Not much background in kayaking or building one. I have lots of
: various experience on the water as well as carpentry and metal
: fabrication.

I just completed my kayak...one ocean cape ann storm. It is very stable and has alot of room under the deck. I am very pleased with how it came out and on his website it gives you step by step instructions. When you order the plans they are printed on engineering paper and are very easy to understand. I give a thumbs up to www.oneoceankayaks.com