I was going to suggest boatcraft.

You missed out on a great special about 2 months ago - they had all their ply at 50% off!

Gidday Craig.

I bought my ply from anther company than Boat Craft at Logan.  But I did buy my deck ply from them and my epoxy resin and my stringers (which I think were oak).  I built my Chesapeake 17 some ten years ago and therefore cannot recall where I bought my ply from.  The problem with the cheap ply I bought was that it did not have even core compared to the two veneer layers of ply.  I probably did not do a good scarf join because one of the bulkheads broke when bending into position and i had to but-join it where it broke.  I think you are really supposed to get ply with even veneers for strength and bend-a-bility.  If you bend the uneven veneers of ply for a deck (where you have to r e a l l y bend the ply) you may get cracks.  Anyway, I am really trying to sell you the ply they sell at logan even though it is dearer.  I can give you a company that sells cheap ply but I need the information from a mates father who builds Arrow catamarans for people as a retirement project.  The veneers of this ply are uneven and the feedback I get from these cats he builds is that they flex -- although you won't be doing ten to fifteen knots in a kayak and mine is strong (but I double taped the keel).  Give me a text on 0418 443 081 and I'll find out where the cheap ply is available from.

Thanks for replies. I was speaking to a bloke the other day and he was quoted almost $50 for seconds from Boral, so that makes the Boatcraft prices look good. i have bought from Boatcraft before and have found their products and service to be great.

I'm gearing up for a very lightweight build, so quality will be critical. off to Loganholme it is.

Cheers