> I am thinking of building a sea kayak (haven't bought a book yet but I
> plan to). I have about 200 fbm of clear eastern white cedar in lengths of
> 8 to 10 feet aND rough thickness of between 3/4 to 7/8 inch, 4 to 10
> inches wide. Is this suitable wood for building a sea kayak using the
> strip method?

Eastern white cedar is good wood for strip-building. Thickness plane it to a consistent thickness and go for it.