I am a carpenter and have been planning my first strip-built kayak for quite some time now. My last job involved the removal of siding from a 1930's house. I found this siding to be old growth yellow pine. The growth rings average 30yrs/in. I have finished milling the siding down to 11/16" x 3" boards ranging in length from 4' to 24'. The majority of the lumber is straight grained with few knots. If I rip the board the grain will be running correctly for strtip-building.

Is this "free" lumber worth using? If I use it will I have a problem with the high resin content in this wood and the epoxi? I know from reading the past discussions on the bulletin board that it will weigh more than cedar but will it be too heavy for kayak building? (Ave. wgt. is 2lbs. 8oz. for a 3/4"x3"x48" board)

Thanks, Matthew