> Yes, the Pygmy .035 inch iron wire works well. I built two kayaks with it.
> Note, the iron wire must be removed after filling the seams with epoxy.
> It's a little extra work but worth it. It makes for a neater boat
> interior.

> - Preston Seu

Pygmy calls their wire "stovepipe wire" and it is black, like a stove, but I found the plain shiny iron wire available at any hardware store to work just as well.