: Past poster (many years past) while building a S&G Artic Tern and long time
: lurker. Most assuredly a beginner but ready to build another kayak after
: getting back to a settled place with time etc. I'm hooked on trying one of
: Mr. Yost's designs and have picked the Sea Tour 15 EXP but have a couple
: of questions...First, I have a piece of FREE mahogany that is almost 17'
: and 14.5" wide and CLEAR. It is a full one inch thick and since the
: price is right seems like the right board to use to cut my stringers,
: gunwales etc. - I know it will be heavy but since the price is right
: thought it would be worth it -especially for my first one! Thoughts? Also,
: does anyone have the Sea Tour 15 EXP offsets converted to either
: millimeters or to fractions? I plan to draw right onto my 1/2"
: plywood but am sure I can't be anywhere near precise enough in decimal
: feet or centimeters with my ruler :-). Ohh - i plan to use the kayak for
: fishing and exploring protected waters - maybe some ocean kayaking too
: when not too rough. I'm a little over 6' and weigh 215lb. since my board
: is almost 17' should i maybe go for the 17EXP and could I just build it a
: little bit shorter? Thanks for any responses and I look forward to being
: more active in this community.

Btw, there are thousands of boats built out of mahogany, it's one of the ideal boat building woods, it's just a little heavy for this use.

Bill H.