: For a boat that skinny, the gunwales will likely be a tiny bit over 14',
: perhaps 14' 2". That's a guess, I'd ask Tom Yost, he's been very
: helpful for builders of his boat designs.

: I've used construction grade ply as well as marine grade, not that much of a
: difference, but I also epoxy coat all exposed plywood edges regardless of
: the grade.

: WRC will give you a light boat used for the stringers, but the last two I've
: built were of white pine and that works too. Clear wood is required, so
: whatever you can find that's fairly light and clear is ok.

: Bill H.

Thanks.
I'll probably make the drive and get the marine ply. It's so much nicer to work with and will leave me plenty of material for the inevitable next boat. I'll keep thinking about the stringer stock and skin.

The gunwale length will work itself out when I move from theory to the strongback. Your 14'2" estimate gives me a ballpark idea of what size blank to scarf up.