Help choosing first boat to build

[reaver777]

After almost a year of thinking about it ive decided to build a wooden boat and would appreciate any suggestions on which plan to choose.
What im looking for:
1/ Simple and easy to follow plans (im the type of person who if doesn't read the instructions on the can will end dead from starvation or food poisoning)
2/ Light enough to be carried 200 yards to the slipway.
3/ Suitable for sailing on river/estuary.

Thanks

[JEM]

Sounds like a canoe would be the best choice for carrying 200 yards. Do you have to carry the hull on your shoulders or can you use a small dolly that can be stored on board?

[reaver777]

The Current in the river near me might be too strong for a canoe, i have noticed an unused dolly at work that with a bit of work would be perfect for a small boat, ideally i'd love to build a mini-cup but i'd like to have some experience building something smaller before attempting it.

[frosh]

What about a kayak from a kit. This is fun, can be carried easily, and performs really well in swift currents.
Have a look at what is available from clc boats.

http://www.clcboats.com/boats/chesapeake.php :)

[klystron]

hi there ;
sailboat need winds and room to move around [tack] /
dory style craft can handle most waters [rowing or outboard]
kayaks [ ones we werk with ] can handle whitewater , rivers,
medium seas [25 knot winds 6 ft 2 meter breaking waves ,
8-9 ft rolling seas 3 meter ] with no problem /
our kayaks are stich and glue / easy to build for hull, deck and cockpit a bit harder /