: I am looking for help in finding clear cedar to build my first
: strip built kayak. Does anyone know the best place to find clear
: cedar boards at a reasonable price in Ohio. I am located just
: outside Columbus but would drive anywhere within reason. The
: best I have been able to find is over $7.00 a lineal foot for 1
: x 6 x 20' boards. That was all that was available and the price
: rivals teak and other exotics..

As mentioned, shorter boards bring the cost down considerably, 20' strips are a pain to work with. Most joints can be butt jointed for a stripper, or scarfed if you want very easily.

Also sometimes: www.woodfinder.com is helpful in finding wood locally.

Bill H.