CLC instruction manuals walk you through construction step-by-step with photos and drawings, and are a good way to get acquainted with the process in advance of a kit purchase. (Manual purchase refundable with kit purchase.) There is not enough information in the manual to build a boat from scratch.  The Tandem Wherry's 120-page spiral-bound shop manual includes hundreds of photos and diagrams, with detailed instruction on shop setup, finishing, and sliding seat installation.