i am interested in making a spindrift 12, amanda or possibly the birder2 kayak. no prior woodworking/boat building experience. approximately how many hours could i plan on each of these designs taking, for a 1st timer? i have a friend who completed a spindrift and am sure i could get some help/advice from him. this is such an open ended question, and am sure each "newby" wants someone out there to tell them "yes you can."...............manatee