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  1. Hello All, I am new here and really need input from those who are experienced in building skin on frame kayaks. It has been a lifelong dream to build a kayak for myself, wife and children. However, the further I get into exploring building techniques the more questions I have. I have purchased Christopher Cunningham's book and have read it. I also got a copy of Jeff Horton's book and read it. The boats look the same on the outside, but the construction techniques are very different. For those that have built skin on frame boats, which method do you prefer. I am sure I am opening a can of worms here but would love your feedback. I am not afraid of either technique and have the skills to do both. While poking around on the internet, it seems that Greenland style boats (as described in Mr. Cunninghams book) fit the body much differently than the more modern design. However it appears that there are those out there that are building in the Greenland construction style, but are building more modern looking boats. I would like a boat that will fit the body comfortably, perform well and that I could do a little camping in. Additionally I would like a boat that I will have the 5 points of contact. I don't know this, but it appears that most of the boats which are constructed don't really make contact in all 5 areas (hips, back, butt, knees and feet). Am I wrong? Which construction technique should I use, which plans would you recommend and are there any good sites out there relating to all of this. Thank you in advance for any information you could give me. Morris
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