I have built both types from scratch. The multichine was substatially more work with a greater degree of difficulty. If you are not in a hurry, then pick the design with the characteristics and aesthetics that you want. If build time is important then a hard chine is the way to go, because in my opinion the performance differences are not substantial.

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> Without getting into the CLC v. Pygmy war, I am trying to decide on my
> first boat to build. Specifically, I am interested in comments on hard
> chine construction/performance v. multi-chine. I am considering the Pygmy
> Arctic Tern v. Coho v. Osprey Std. I have a lot of small boat sailing
> experience and plan to use the boat mostly along the Connecticut coast.
> Although I have dreams of expedition touring, realistically my longest
> trips would be a week. I am 6'0'' - 210 lbs. Any feedback would be
> appriciated.