: Btw, often buying supplies ahead of time online can save quite a
: bit. One example, mixing cups for paint or epoxy, can get a box
: of 100 for about $30 online, they can cost $1 each or more
: locally.

: Bill H.

Being in the trades, I have to be cost conscious all the time. This kayak however, is a labor of love. A promise I made to my daughter 8 years ago. I'm building it in my cellar. With all the tools at my disposal, I still need kayak specific stuff like Irwin quick grips etc. I had no idea I would love building this thing as much as I do and the money spent thus far is considerable for me but I also got my Craigslist fix and sold an Alden Ocean Shell, a bandsaw and a joiner to help fund it.
This forum has saved me money and alot of frustration. Bill, you introduced me to Thayercraft and 3.2. $60 for 150 yards free shipping! Nick's yogurt cups for mixing, Farback's sling cradle posting, Bob Macks tutorial on glassing etc. etc. etc.

I still have to add in the final cost for seating, footrest, Varnish, paddle and a new pick-up to transport it but so what; it's for my daughter, right?
Jim