: What book or instructions are you working from that you intend to leave
: staples in? Basically any staples will work since they get removed. Many
: builders sew with no staples as well.

Hi Jay,

As Bryan said, I'm following Tom Yost's manual and although in future may use the lacing method, in this instance it's intended to be a fast build, as I go away in a week and want to take it with me. So staples will be quicker and easier, and as the kayak will be black PVC no-one will see the staples.

Bryan, I guess you're right, the deck will hold the hull PVC in place once glued so staples are a little redundant. But as I'll be paddling in salt water regularly, if I can get s/steel I'll use it. May involve buying a new stapler to fit the staples I can get.

Thanks,
Darren