Another option is to build an OSS, or "one sheet skiff". The idea is to build a boat using only one sheet of plywood. Search the net for either "oss" or "one sheet skiff" and you'll be lost for hours considering different designs. I still havn't made up my mind which one I'd like to build.
David
Everyone must believe in something, I believe I'll go canoeing. -HDT
Flyfishing is a drug. It's addictive, it can be expensive, not many others will understand it, it is possible to get others hooked, and everyone has a favorite place to get their fix, but there's no hangover in the morning (from the fishing at least).