> 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!

Mahogany is good wood but cedar might be better for a Guillemot. Mahogany is much heavier than western red cedar and does not bend as well, it tend to split when bending. I would use it for accents but not for the majority of the boat.

Mike Hanks