Just take pleasure in building your boat. I know for fact that you will enjoy telling everyone that you built it your self. My wife especially loves to tell people who ask about our canoe that I built it, and it was easy (overall) to do.

Just thought I would share a few quotes from addicted people in this thread.

"I too made the plunge after about the same experience as you. And it is addictive. I spend a lot of time looking at the plans, looking at my pile of wood, and imagining how it's going to end up being a boat. Get over the hump and do it." Bill Jankowski

"DO IT - just don't expect to quit slobbering - in fact, you may slobber more after you get one done and start thinking of all the ways you could do it better." Jim Eisenmenger

"the most satisfying things I have ever done. I would say “go for it”! " Wayne R.

"If you can read & follow directions, you'll be fine!! and all of the do-dads will come in handy for my new boat-building addiction!" Julie Kanarr

"Go for it This condition can be cured. we have all sufered from it at one time or another. Caution, the cure can be addictive. After you stop slobbering you will have a strong urge to keep building boats. It is much easier. There is a limit to what they can describe in words, and with pictures. The sooner you start the sooner you'll be paddling. " Paul G. Jacobson

"you should make out OK." Mike Scarborough

Jason