> Rehd,

> Many good kayaks have already been mentioned, check into them. Others to
> look at if you want to really keep the cost down are the Pokomoke in Chris
> Kulczycki's "The Kayak Shop" and the Putz 18.5 in George Putz's
> book "Wood and Canvas Kayak Building". I wasn't all that frugal
> when I built my Putz 17 and I did it for $250. The 18.5 could be a nice
> light double. I haven't seen a Pokomoke except in the book, but I'm sure
> it would be lighter and faster than most production doubles. Both could be
> made with one large open cockpits, or two separate ones. The Putz doesn't
> give this option but the people on this BBS could help figure it out.

> Mike

Hi Mike.... Do either of the books mentioned appear on the net or can I order them from anyone in particular?? I've heard a lot of talk of the Putz line but haven't had the opportunity to see any of them as of yet. Anyone have something I can look at and show some friends? I'm sure they would be pleased with the $250 to $300 range. Thanks for the suggestion Mike.

Rehd