: I went looking for lumber this evening, and couldn't find good 12'
: lumber for a good price. I found some cheap clear straight grain
: 1"x4"x10' white wood for dirt cheap. I decided to go
: for a shorter kayak for Sam. White wood is not the best, but it
: should last a few years before he outgrows it. It has pitch
: oozing out of places, and looks like it might be pine. I still
: need to get some 12' boards for Sadie's kayak. I already have
: the plywood.

Home Depot in most places stocks western pine that while fairly heavy works just fine for Yost SOF's and they stock 12' lengths.

In the class I teach the first boat we built we used this wood, worked and is still working, just fine.

Bill H.