"Art" wrote...
I'm considering building a tandem stitch and glue kayak from a kit. I'm
an experienced woodworker, but never built a boat of any kind. So far
I'm trying to decide between Pygmy, CLC and Folland. Can anyone give me
comments on the differences that might help me make a choice?

Both Pygmy and CLC have their followers; I am unfamiliar with Folland.

I chose Pygmy (Coho) mainly because I live in Seattle, near their shop. I was
able to paddle several candidate kayaks and choose the one that felt best before
buying. I was totally inexperienced at woodworking (other than a bookshelf or
2) when I built mine (http://www.tsca.net/puget/coho1.htm).

Biggest differences in the 2 companies' approaches appear to be the decks (Pygmy
multi-section; CLC arched) and the hull-to-deck joint. Other than that, I think
it is purely a personal decision. Both apparently offer great instruction
manuals and after-sale support.