Anyone Build a Kayak ?


Just mildly considering building a Kayak and would like to know your experience in doing so. I have never used one but am interested in the relatively low weight of a strip-built Kayak compared to a manufactured fiberglass (or whatever plastic type material) one. It also sounds like a decent Neanderthal project.


Being a senior citizen, I may or may not use it myself but I知 sure my two sons would like it. My aged eyes make smaller projects difficult and I知 thinking such a project would be more suitable. I believe I have most all of the required tools.

This week, I got a birthday present of Kayak lessons which primed my interest in making one. I intend to schedule the lessons during a warmer season (19 deg. F here this morning).


Any information you have will be appreciated. I have too many questions to ask specifically.