A hand electric drill or cordless drill are ideal but a hand drill will work just fine too. You will need a sewing machine to sew the sails, though you can hand sew them if you want. To make the keel ballast, you will need a heat source for melting lead, I have used a propane barbecue, wood fire or a gas stove for melting lead in a coffee can. Other miscellaneous tools include a pair of pliers, wire cutters, scissors, sandpaper, hand or block plane, paint brushes and a screwdriver. The basic ingredient for making the hull is plywood.
Several products are available which can be used.
Epoxy is a two part petro-chemical which, when mixed, cures or hardens by means of a chemical reaction. The reaction typically is accelerated by higher temperatures. There are many types of epoxy on the market for different applications. Epoxy which is ideal for boat building is clear, has a relatively low viscosity, and cures at room temperature. Several companies sell epoxy resins which are intended for boat building.