I would use them without hesitation. It's also easier to obtain and cheaper than the above two. White oak , which has great history, is a little heavy for a kayak. Cedar, Red or White , is an acceptable wood, and very durable. It is light, but does not have the strength of hardwoods such as ash.
White pine has little durability, only fair strength and is usually sapwood.
Otherwise it is heavy and has little durability and is not appropriate for boatbuilding. The wood itself is fairly durable, only the glue used is suspect. If you're gonna build a boat and beat it to death, it's a way to go. But you'd have to have galley slaves to row and carry the thing. Once enlarged, it's possible to lift many of the important measurements and angles from the lofting, usually with great accuracy.