Oops - forgot the Canadian guy's (Roy Folland) URL. I can't provide any information not found on his site: http://www.royfolland.com/index.html

> There seems to be a lot of rivalry among the major kayak kit suppliers and
> for a newcomer it is difficult to sort through the information. For
> example, one major supplier recommends scarf joints, the other disagrees,
> one uses cambered multi-paneled decks, the other not. Unfortunately, there
> is no way for me to try out the various models before purchase, so I feel
> as if I am guessing before spending a substantial amount of money on a kit
> for my husband's birthday. Our kayaking involves launching from
> pebbly/sandy beach into light surf on Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay.I
> realize there are probably good virtues to both Pygmy and Chesapeake Light
> Craft designs but don't know how to choose. My husband is a very competent
> woodworker and advanced beginner kayaker.He is 5 foot 7 inches and a
> slender build. Does anybody have any suggestions? Experience with both?
> Strong feelings about the design differences? Thanks for the help.