: Bryan,

: I built my baidarka with stock from Lowes. I found that the C & Better
: Fir selection better there than at Home Depot (if you have the option). I
: had no problem finding stock with no knots at all (Bothell, WA).

: If you can't find clear, I'm under the impression that tight knots under
: 1/4" are probably OK, but others may disagree.

: I scarfed mine from 8' stock. My site shows the jigs I used to make the
: beveled scarf jounts (w/o an end nib), but I would use a hooked scarf next
: time.

: Good Luck and have fun.

: Aaron Cunningham

Aaron,

The Morris measurements for the greenland kayak are very beamy. Skip the 24" and go with the 21". My wifes boat will hit the water sometime next week. It's about 15'6" X 19.5". Looks to be a promising kayak.

Roger