"Brian Nystrom" wrote in message
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wrote:
Hi I am looking for plans on how to build a Kayak that is quite simple
or Canoe.

For around the age of 15-18yrs old.

I suggest that you go to kayakforum.com and post your question there. The
intended use of the kayak makes BIG difference when it comes to choosing a
design and construction method, so be sure to specify as much detail about
your intentions as possible.

There are many types of kayaks that can be built at home. Most will
require you to spend at least $20 on a book that contains offsets (for
stitch & glue or cedar-strip boats) or a design method (skin-on-frame
boats) and the construction techniques to build them. Full-size plans with
manuals for S&G or strip boats are typically in the $75+ range. S-O-F
boats are sized to the paddler and don't use plans, per se.

There are a handful of free plans on the web, but they're generally for
short, wide, deep boats that are useful only for dubbing around in small,
quiet waters. Functionally, they're the equivalent of a $300 plastic
recreational kayak.

Just received the latest issue of "Wooden Boat" magazine, interesting
article on building a sea kayak, part 1 of 3 I believe. Worth looking at if
you want to build from scratch.