Darren,

> I am trying to design a stitch and glue kayak for a class and I am stuck.
> I can't figure out how to get from there to drawing the actual shape
> of the plywood panels.

I have written a software program to do just this which I'd be glad to give to you (or any body else). The s/w has no slick interface, requires a C compiler and a postscript printer/previewer. I wrote it for the challenge of figuring out the math involved.

email me if you want it.

Matthew