The 84 page building manual is illustrated with drawings and photographs, and takes you step by step through the building process. It includes lists of materials, sources for marine plywood and hardware, and much additional information. Although a bigger project than the 14, the Penobscot 17 is no more challenging to the builder with some woodworking experience. With the easier curves of a longer boat, bending stringers and planking gives little trouble. I recommend okoume or meranti plywood.
Suitable lumber is available in most areas from a good lumber yard.
Call if you have questions about wood or other materials, or problems locating supplies. This is the biggest variable, depending on how many hours you put in each week, how quick you are, how fussy you are about paint and varnish. Be prepared to spend as much as a year on your project - as always, remember that the satisfaction you get from your boat will be in proportion to the effort you put into it. Includes a blueline drawing showing the lines of the boat, construction sections, and interior layout, a description of the boat, its development and construction, price list, and more. Full size patterns, construction drawings, and building manual.