Wood for Boat Construction

The art of wooden-boat building today enjoys a renaissance among craftsmen and first-time boat-builders. Although the advent of fiberglass and composite materials nearly took boat-building out of the hands of the individual craftsman, wood is revitalizing boat-building as the best core material for innovative construction techniques. The use of epoxy resins enables mating any type of wood and proves strong, flexible, and durable. Today's boat-builder can create an economical, seaworthy, and higher-quality craft from the enduring, natural beauty of traditional marine and other woods.

From lofting to woodworking to finishing, whether using stitch-and-glue or clenched nails, you can build your dream - from a kayak to a dory to a yacht - using any wood from Okoume to Spanish cedar to the finest Malaysian teak. The marine lumber from Kellogg Hardwoods includes time-tested species milled to the highest quality of smoothness and uniformity. Kellogg Hardwoods' consultants can provide practical and aesthetic advice gained from more than forty years of wooden-boat building and hardwood experience. Their hands-on expertise will give you the edge in making your woodworking and construction efficient, easy and gratifying. When you launch, you will enjoy the woodworker's pride and the sailor's admiration for a beautiful nautical craft.

Plywood

Okoume

1/4"

3/8"

1/2"

Marine Grade Fir

1/4"

3/8"

1/2"

Solid Stock

Teak

4/4 - 8/4

Brazillian Cherry

4/4 & 5/4

Santos Mahogany

4/5 & 5/4

South American Mahogany

4/4 - 16/4

Spanish Cedar

4/4 - 16/4

Other products are also available. Please email or call toll-free: 877-721-WOOD (9663). We will be happy to answer your questions about material for boat construction.