I am planning on building a strip kayak, I have access to redwood since I am from the northcoast of california. But I was wondering, if money was not the object what would the best wood material be, to build my boat. I have heard that mahogany is dense,strong yet light. If you had the choice, and money was not that serious of an option, which wood material would you choose? By the way, I am planning on building the Guillemont. Any insight would be appreciated!