> 1) Cost of wood - I read a message that indicated that $30 wood was enough
> for a boat and another message that said $70 of wood = $3000 of strips.
> What would I expect to pay for enought pre-cut strips for Guillemot. I
> dont own a table or band saw, so to cut my own boards I would need to buy
> one (or find somewhere else to do this). How long would this take for a
> novice?

Check out the Newfound Woodworks website - www.newfound.com - they have complete kits, and also sell individual strips. Should be pretty easy to price out. If this is the only boat you intend to build, it may not be worth buying a saw.

> 2) Do I have any chance of accuratly creating form templates from the
> table of numbers or will I save huge time and agravation by buying plans/
> precut forms.

The offsets are pretty easy to follow, just use the example in the book, but it is somewhat time consuming. Aggravation depends on your skill with a jigsaw. If you are considering buying the strips and the forms, maybe the kit is the answer.

> 3) If cove and Bead boards are not used, are the straight edges planed to
> close the gaps on the outside of the boat?

Yes. If there is a gap, the glue won't hold the strips together.

> 4) Im just north of Boston, any suggestions for kit/supply stores.

Newfound Woodworks is in Bristol, NH.

> 5) I have a finished basement that no one uses. It is carpeted and has a
> stairway leading to the rest of house with a door at the top. If I cover
> the floor (tarps, maybe plywood) would I be ok or am I asking for trouble?
> fumes, dust...I have a garage....but its very cold right about now.

When you start sanding, the dust seems to get everywhere. If you use the basement, build a "sanding room" with plastic - floor, sides, and top. It should keep the dust out of the rest of the house.

> Thanx for the help, Im pretty sure Im gonna jump in, but costs may require
> some wife convincing.

I believe the kit is about $1400, a comparable (if there is such a thing) 'glass boat is around $2400. So go for it.