> Im going to see if I can purchase some long leaf pine. Its pretty strong
> woodand I intend to have a small stockpile of it for the hull of the kayak
> i intend to build. My question is this...

> If I go to lumberyard and ask specificaly for Long Leaf Pine, am I really
> going to get that, or is all pine just a mish mash of sugar pine, etc. ? I
> want long leaf exclusively. Is this possible?

> Pete

> How many 1X8's would one buy to have a fair size stockpile for the hull of
> an 18' kayak?

Not too long ago Wooden Boat had an article on longleaf pine. It was an exceptionally good wood for boat building and has been logged for so long that not many commercially viable stands remain. It is commercially sold under the category "Southern Pine" and you can get at least four species in that category. Your best source might be a small sawyer who has a woodlot or knows where to get what you want and knows what it is you want.