Thanks for all the help! Definitely seems to be Chesapeake or Pygmy are the way to go. Gives me a good start. Thanks!
: I'd recommend any stitch and glue kit. Chesapeake Light Craft
: (http://www.clcboats.com) and Pygmy Kayaks (http://www.pygmyboats.com)
: both have designs that are easily constructed by people with only
: rudimentary carpentry skills. Pick one that you like the look of and build
: it!

: Do you have any paddling skills? Have you paddled before? Any commercial
: boats whose handling you like, and would like to find something similar in
: a wood boat?

: If you have never paddled before, I'd recommend a kayaking class, either
: during construction (for a sometimes needed break!) or afterward, with
: your new boat. Kayaking is a fun activity, but it can be dangerous. You
: can easily get into conditions that are well above your skills and
: ability, and you need to know how to be safe in them, and get safely back
: to shore (or know how to avoid them in the first place) to build kayaks
: another day!

: Shawn