Greetings all -

I'd like to build a rowing boat, preferably with interchangeable single or double rowing stations - a larger wherry, maybe? I'd like it to be fast, but it has to have some carrying capacity and be seaworthy. I'll be rowing in some open water, and I'm a 300-pounder who'd like to be able to carry a passenger, another oarsman, or some cargo. I thought I saw a few pictures of a variety of likely designs here on the forum, but I can't find the post now.

I'm very experienced on the water, and not a complete beginner at woodworking, but I've never built a boat before. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice you may have.

- John