What would be the best tree to use for building a light but solid raft.

The raft when constructed needs to be light enough for two children to carry (12 – 14 years old) and come to a size of roughly eight feet by ten. Optimal size of logs would be appreciated too.

At the moment I’m thinking of using twenty cottonwood logs, no wider than six inches each. Is that realistic?

Any help appreciated, thanks.

It’s for a story I’m writing.

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