The redwood planks I buy locally are approximately 11/16" thick. I cut 1/4" strips from them. The thinner stock made my strips more flexible had they been a full 3/4" wide, but I'm sure they would still work fine if thicker.

Also, I milled my strips with cove & bead, and since that removes material from the edge, it made the strips more flexible as well.

The Guillemot's hull is not hard to strip. It doesn't have the hollow areas in the bow (and stern?) like its big brother the Expedition Single. I've not built one of those, but I've heard that the curve in that area can be a bit troublesome to strip. I'm sure the Guillemot is easy in comparison.

Ross

: Thanks for your response!!!

: This will be the first kayak that I will build. Will I need strips that are
: typically smaller than 3/4" or can I get by with mostly 3/4"
: redwood strips? Do you use 1/4" thick strips of redwood?

: I like the dark look of the redwood for the hull and the light accent of the
: cedar for the deck. But if its going to be a much greater challenge to use
: the redwood, then it may not be worth it to me.

: Do you have any further advice?

: Thanks,

: Rich