: "What city? I grew up in Decatur/Warrensburg, although currently in Boston.
: The Lowes/Menards search... You gotta look through all the stacks and seek
: out the perfect boards. If the stacks are full, you might find one or two
: (or more) boards. Central Illinois has some lumber yards that should carry
: cedar. Much more expensive than Lowe's/menards, but it should be straiter
: grain. Don't forget pine or white board. Of the three boats I've built,
: only one has WRC and then its only half WRC. They are heavier but easier
: to find."

Hi Scott,
I actually live in Lexington (up 55 inbetween Bloomington and Pontiac). I do plan on checking with RP Lumber and Hundman Lumber to see what they have also. I don't mind picking through at the "chains", but neither carries the 14' lengths in stock that I want. Of course, I'll splint the stringers together if I have to, but prefer not.

Thanks,
Chris