> Incidentaly, I had this masochistic idea of using teak for the lower
> hull-to-keel as added strength. Anyone ever do this - or use teak atr all
> on a kayak? I know the stuff is nasty to cut. If teak is not a practical
> option Im looking at doing the lower hull-to-keel in long leaf pine with a
> 4" strip of kevlar down the keel line.

In a book with facts about different wood I have read that teak, Tectona grandis, is pretty hard to glue. Glue newly worked surfaces.

Lennart