Ulli wrote in :

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both
construction methods are so different that no essential skills are
learned by building a S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later.


I disagree. Both require learning how to work with fiberglass cloth and
epoxy resin. Both may use a similar method for constructing the cockpit
rim, hatches, an basic rigging.

Of course, one could build a S&G hull, strip-planked deck hybrid and learn
skills required for both at the same time.