> I am looking into building a kayak I am inexperienced as a kayker. I have
> used a carolina and a magellan on the coast and loved it. So what is a
> good kit that is "cheap"!? Chesapeake had some interesting
> designs. I am looking for a sea worthy- 17 ft or so 22 or so wide. Does
> anyone have any ideas? I am looking for function and use more than beauty.
> Any favorites? Suggestions? ________________________________________________________________________

Check out Pygmy boats - I built one of their boats and I love it. It is a lot cheaper than buying a good fiberglass kayak. Lighter and tougher too. Thats what got me into it. Had a great time building it. Now I am building my second Pygmy kit so I can take my friends out paddling. You can go cheaper by building from plans, but for my first boat I wanted to build it and get it out on the water in as short a time as possible. The kit was the right way for me to go.

Mike