"After more consideration, I believe I will be building a Devlin Broadbill. A friend and I have determined that we would each build one and then later (if this boat building strikes a fire in the blood) we will build a larger boat.
Anyone have any suggestions in the build on the Broadbill?"
Wil,
You can't go wrong with a Devlin designed duckboat, though it may be a bit heavy for dragging over beaver dams, it is bullet proof and seaworthy for it's size. If you are anthing like me I can almost guarantee there will be more boat builds in your future, perhaps your own designs.
Good luck and have fun,
John