We specialize in clear, edgegrain and the unusual size. Generally when an order is placed, we are able to meet individual needs. Quite often, custom orders are cut individually for you at the mill. Commonly used softwoods for boat building are:

• Douglas Fir
• Western Red Cedar
• Western Red Cedar Bead & Cove (Canoe Wood)
• Yellow (Alaska) Cedar
• Yellow (Alaska) Cedar Tongue & Groove VJ Staving
• Pacific Yew
• Sitka Spruce

We stock a large variety of hardwoods. They are typically used for interior joinery work. Hardwoods are stocked in different thickness and are priced accordingly. Commonly used hardwoods for interior of boats are:

• Teak
• Aformosia
• Ipê
• Mahogany: Genuine, Philippine, Sapele
• Oak, White and Red
• Maple
• Cherry
• Ash (long lengths for canoes)

Hardwoods (air dried):

Also stocked for boat hulls; guard rails; keels; stems are:

• Apitong
• Purple Heart
• Bending Oak (Indiana Bending Oak)