Thanks for input Carlbohannon I have also experienced this on Kayaks “cost to build” that I had built in the stitch and glue method in the past. For me the build of the boat is much of the experience. I enjoyed the process of working on my boats in the shop drinking coffee, stoking the fire to keep, the epoxy kicking, “dam cold winters here” and mostly having something challenging to do and learn. I am a builder though. Nothing like taking the boat you built out also. I know it is not for everyone but for some i think it is an addiction.