"John R Weiss" wrote in
news:v5M7c.60832$JL2.780960@attbi_s03:

"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.

Also worth noting is that the kits from both companies can be built by
people with no prior woodworking experience and produce a beautiful
seaworthy kayak.