: Picked up a stack of old red wood this week that's been sitting out
: side in the weather for a long time. At first I didn't think it
: was any good but the more I looked we'll be able to get some
: good stuff out of it. While paddling I got to thinking about
: building a GP out of it. What do ya'll think about using red
: wood? It's tight grained and fairly light. It's also beautiful
: when finished. I've done one so far out of cypress but haven't
: tried it. As with anything done for the first time, it's
: functional but not great.
: barryb

I built my first and only boat predominantly from redwood with cedar and pine accents. I've used it hard for several years and have experience no problems in the least. I used a polyurethane as the top coat to avoid any yellowing from varnish and it has remained as red as the day it was built. Vaclav has photos his site.

Mitch