Bcone 1381, thanks for your personal testimony of the Spirit Line coating. Where I live there are lots of rocky beaches and shell fish to contend with. and no matter what product I use there will have to be techniques developed for beaching in these areas no matter what the finish. For example, disembarking in 2ft of water and wading in while pulling the kayak behind and even unloading in shallow water then carrying the Kayak out. Although there are also many sandy beaches which will be the first choice when planning a local trip.
This weekend I am moving so the day for ordering plans is "nigh at hand", I'm getting a little excited about the project and while the money is available for the kayak materials I have yet to save for the building platform and workbench but while saving for these items I will also be looking for used materials or salvaged materials to bring the cost down. Thanks everyone for your advice and experience you have shared.
Bruce