: walnut,redwood,red cedar,white cedar

: With a little time spent searching, you should be able to find virtually any
: colour in cedar. My Reliance (see my post under "from a
: distance")has some cedar that looks blond and contrast striping which
: is the colour of walnut. I have already found the wood for my next boat
: and will be using three distinct shades of wood, but all of it is cedar.
: Good luck with your search.

Yes, I agree. Remember there will be a great range of color for each species of cedar from the very light colored outer sap wood, to the darker colored inner heart wood.

I've found dark western red cedar heartwood that looked similar to walnut and mahogany in color.

If you want a really dark WRC color look at the butt ends at the lumberyard and pull pieces that look like a chocolate bar.

All the best,

Rob Macks
Laughing Loon CC&K
www.LaughingLoon.com