I totally agree philosophically. I am just not proficient with woodworking and don't have good tools. My biggest concern though would be not being able to round long edges consistently.
I ended up doing pretty much everything with a router — transoms, seats, outwales, sekfg and skids, and it went reasonable well. (Would have went event better if I had a foresight to round all the parts before assembling the boat!) Will definitely do the mast with a router as well.
After the boat is done, I'll take it as a home assignment to assembe a better toolbox, and practice using the tools. After all, I am building a sailboat without a motor as a matter of principle; feels consistent to be able to build her without power tools as well.