Looking for Sapele

[EricS]

I'm finally getting around too replacing the mahogany in my Boston Whaler. I figured I could stand to go a little cheaper than "real" mahogany. I need at least 30-40 Bft 5/4. If you got any shoot me a PM with price and location within an hour of Hickory.

 

[Acelectric]

Rick at The Woodworking Source should have some in stock. His shop is about an hour from Hickory. He is also a sponsor of this board so you can click on the banner at the top of this forum.

 

[TracyP]

+ 100 for Rick. He has some gorgeous Sapele most of the time.

 

[ncfromnc]

Gennett LUmber in Asheville carries it.

 

[Henry W]

I'm unsure exactly where the usage is on a boat - but Ipe may be a good substitute material as a rot resistant material (if that is the critical property). If it is trim and woodwork, then Ipe woudl be a installation nightmare, but if it is a boat deck, it may be worth considering.

Henry

 

[EricS]

The boat is fiberglass but the seats and console is mahogany. So I guess ipe won't be a good choice.