It took me nearly 16 years to buy the kit and then 5.5 months to build it once I did. Many thanks to everyone who helped me with my first build! I can't wait to get this thing in the water. I just have to wait for the thaw here in Colorado. Now to decide on the next build...

Congrats! Job well done! I like what you did with the paint.

This is the model I built (finished a few years ago) and I've been delighted with mine.

That did turn out well, didn't it. Here's hoping for soft water for all of us, real soon.

Laszlo

Great job building a great looking kayak !!!

All my paddling has been in a WD12.  But one day last summer I had the chance to take a CH17LT out for an hour or so.  I loved it.  It was fast and effortless.

I know that you will have a great time with it.

Lou from frozen Michigan.

nice looking CH17 :)

Grate work and have fun paddeling it :) 

Thanks everyone!