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There are few more classic sights in boating than a small mahogany runabout splitting the serene waters of a lake in some picturesque locale—be it northern Italy, Lake Tahoe, or a pristine stretch of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There is something almost primal about being on board a boat built from the first material humans fashioned roughshod canoes with.

Fortunately, there are multiple yards around the world that are still building wooden boats—but with modern hulls and systems that eliminate the hassles of owning a vintage yacht. Some build classic-inspired designs from the 1920s through the 1960s, while others focus on contemporary hulls, but with wood instead of fiberglass.

These builders will tell you that their material of choice offers the softest ride available, thanks to its natural properties. They will also say that the prestige of owning one of these boats is all but unmatched in the world of boating—wooden boats have long been a favorite of kings and movie stars. When you catch a glimpse of the beautiful brightwork and gleaming mahogany from the dock, you’ll find they clearly have a point.

Here are 9 of our favorite wooden boatbuilders.

Grand Craft, Genoa City, Wisconsin

“Our boats are few and far between, so the people who look at our boats often say they resemble a piece of art,” says Patrick Gallagher, president and CEO of Grand Craft Boats. The Wisconsin builder is currently focusing on two different models, the Burnham 26 runabout (opening image) and Winchester 36 commuter (pictured above). “The common denominator among our customers is that they want something that sets them apart from their neighbors without being gaudy or ostentatious,” says Gallagher. “A wooden boat is a way to demonstrate that.”

Boesch, Kilchberg, Switzerland

Jakob Boesch built his first boat in the 1890s, and more than a century later, his family continues to merge new technologies with old-world Swiss craftsmanship. Boesch ’s 28-foot 860 has a classically styled mahogany hull with up to 11 layers of wood laid at right angles, sealed with six layers of epoxy and finished with six layers of varnish. Propulsion choices include modern options such as twin 150 kw electric engines for quiet, emissions-free operation or more conventional gas or diesel engines. The runabout’s meticulous craftsmanship disguises a beast of a machine designed for precise handling, tow sports and speed. Equipped with twin 380 hp Ilmor gas engines, the 860 can hit 48 mph.

Spirit, Ipswich, England

The 111-foot Geist , launched in 2021 by Spirit, is the largest single-masted wooden sailing yacht built in the UK since the 1930s, when the America’s Cup yacht Shamrock V ruled the seas. But Geist is much more than a giant sloop. Her eco-conscious owner mandated systems like the first-of-its-kind electric propulsion by Torqeedo—a 100 kw motor fed by BMW lithium-ion battery banks, which recharge while Geist is sailing—while her Rhoades Young interior elevates wood to its maximum potential, showing off sustainably sourced sipo mahogany, teak and walnut in a series of continuously flowing curves. Even her sails are made of recyclable materials.

HackerCraft, Queensbury, NY

Founded in 1908, HackerCraft is one of the most prominent names in the wooden-boat world. The builder does series of boats such as its Sport, Sterling, and Racer models and also takes on full-custom jobs. “The build method lends itself to customization,” says Erin Badcock, Hacker Craft’s COO. “We build on a jig so anything is possible. Our main focus is to maintain the timelessness of the boat, but at the same time we have the ability to do custom designs.” For a builder with timelessness in mind, Hacker also has an eye on the future with its fully electric 27 Sport , which has a run time of up to three hours and a 30-knot top end.

Shearline, Morehead City, NC

Shearline is one of the cluster of custom sportfish builders centered around North Carolina’s famously rough Oregon Inlet. The builder is not uncommon amongst its peers in that it only turns out one or two boats a year. But the firm stands out among sportfish builders in that it’s still building in wood. Using wood instead of fiberglass is a no brainer. “The strength of a tree is in its ability to bend with the wind,” says Chip King, Shearline’s president. “You come off a wave and wood absorbs the shock, whereas fiberglass transfers it. There’s no comparison between the two materials when you want the softest ride possible.”

StanCraft, Hayden, Idaho

From out west comes Idaho’s StanCraft . This 90-year-old brand was founded in 1933 by W. H. “Billy” Young and his son Stanley C. Young. The company has remained within the family, with new boats now built by the third generation. A fourth generation is coming up in the business as well. The builder offers a line of five models, plus full-custom jobs. The boats are notable for the variations seen in its shearlines, which can be straight, broken, or cambered. The company also prides itself on its fit and finish. Each boat, for example, receives 16 coats of varnish, buffed to a mirror shine before delivery.

GarWood Custom Boats, Brant Lake, NY

GarWood Custom Boats is headquartered in New York State’s pastoral Adirondack region, where the multitude of freshwater lakes make an ideal playground for a wooden runabout. The builder constructs its boats using richly grained mahogany, with low-profile, retro lines. The first version of the brand, launched by Garfield Arthur Wood in 1922, was famous for its 33-foot Baby Gar runabouts. The most recent ownership of the brand continued with its racing pedigree, turning out boats like the 22- and 27-foot Speedsters, which can pass the 60-mph mark, a redline that holds real weight for lovers of go-fast boats. Combine that with beautiful wood and you have a one-of-a-kind runabout.

Vandam Custom Yachts, Boyne City, Michigan

Vandam is a fully custom builder that only creates its wooden boats on commission. “We only build one of each boat,” says Jeremy Pearson, Vandam’s worldwide sales manager. “The people that come to us are usually seasoned and know what they liked in previous boats they owned—the lines, the seats, that kind of stuff. We do a lot of listening to the clients. The concept phase is a lot of fun here.” The Michigan yard has turned out a long list of very different yachts, from the Geromino commuter yacht to the pictured downeast-style vessel, with dozens of other styles in between.

Streblow, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Streblow has been building handmade wooden boats for 73 years. Each boat is framed using white oak, with a marine plywood bottom and Philippine mahogany for the outer planking. The attention to detail seen aboard these boats has gained an almost cult-like following, with customers often purchasing consecutive Streblows. Part of this loyalty stems from Streblow’s storage facility, a 17,000-square-foot structure that the builder says can extend the lifetime of a wooden boat indefinitely.

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1967 Crosby Striper #86

Short cabin version. Restored in 2020 new lower frames, knees, floors and cockpit. Refastened in bronze. Sleeps 2 with marine head and 5 gallon holding tank. Volvo penta Chevy 305 70 gallons fuel. Turn key and extensively used and loved. Excellent fishing boat.

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Whitehall 16 ft. Sailing & Rowing Boat

16 foot Whitehall rowing and sailing boat. Maine built 1985. Excellent condition, teakwood trim, dual rowing stations, daggerboard, rudder, mast, sail,. 350 lbs. Dry stored for the last four years. Includes 4 Shaw and Tenney oars, 2 straight and 2 spoonbill.

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Homemade 14 foot wooden/fiberglass boat, 35 horse power motor..

Boat built in 1958, molded wooden ribs, plywood, fiberglass cloth, front deck, split front seat. 1958 Evinrude big twin motor, electric start. Will pull two water skiers. Both boat and motor need some tender loving care. Trailer included but not road worthy.

Martha's Tender ~ Optional Sailing Version

Sailing version of Martha's Tender, complete with sail and rigging. Sail is in perfect condition. Mahogany thwarts, transom bronze fastened. White oak breastwork and rails. Epoxy/Cloth used, gel coat and white paint. Mahogany rudder and centerboard included.

28' Herreshoff Rozinante "Petrel"

The Rozinante is a classic double-ended beauty. The sleek boat has a large cockpit that can comfortably accommodate six on a daysail. The simply designed cabin has a double berth, mahogany cabinets, and stowage space for battery, ground tackle and sails.

32’ 1945 Mt Desert Downeaster

32’ 1945 Mt Desert Downeaster, 318 gas engine that runs, has been on the hard for 10yrs +/-, she needs some work, beautiful looking hull & unique housetop, original canvas. Located on Islesboro, ME.

25’ Folkboat “Puffin” KC2 – Built in Denmark in 1950

Varnished larch planking on steam-bent white oak ribs. Varnished mahogany superstructure, cockpit and interior. Varnished mast and boom. Marine plywood decks with fiberglass and paint overtop. Cast iron keel.

1956 20ft 6inch pretty utility runabout

Built by Whittaker Boat Building Marine Railway Noank CT. Won best restoration by owner at Mystic Seaport 2015 and in Salem MA.2015. Just repowered with new old stock Yanmar 4jhe diesel.

Trumpy Contract #386 "San Ban" 47' Cutter Ketch.

Same owner last 35 years. Time for me to move on! 110 hour Turbo Yanmar. All sails, cushions, booms, sheets, blocks in dry storage. Vessel can go back in water or be trucked for approximately $12-15.00 per mile. If you are interested give me a call or text and we can talk. 386-760-8181

1991 Pulsifer Hampton

Well maintained Pulsifer Hampton with Yanmar 3GM for sale. Kept inside in the winter and includes trailer. $15,000.

Three station double ender rowboat

17’ 6’ X 44” beam double ended yacht tender with three rowing stations for one or two rowers either direction. Built in the mid 80s by Ken’s Boatshop in Seaford, NY. Second owner asking $1,400. Needs paint and bright work. Located in Satellite Beach, Florida.

Beautiful Plywood Dinghy

10' x 4' 9" arc bottom rowing dinghy. Stability of flat bottom with low wetted surface and efficiency of a round bottom boat. Awlgrip inside and out. Includes oars. Professionally built by Bristol Seacraft in 2008, last registered in RI in 2023. Whale gusher and drain plug.

Lowell’s Amesbury Skiff

Excellent condition custom 16’ Amesbury Skiff, 2003 by Lowell’s Boat Shop, Amesbury MA. Boat has an oak frame with lapstrake cedar planking, built in floatation, fiberglassed bottom and garboards.

1958 Fully restored Knarr Sailboat

3 of everything! Two year renovation includes “Sapele Ribbon Mahogany”veneer with epoxy. Custom built trailer with a 20 ft boom extension (deeper launches possible) $65,000.

1964 H-28 (modified, Far EastYachts)

After significant rebuild in '97-'98, daysailing and Master Mariners racing in San Francisco Bay. Vessel, and owners, relocated to Bristol, RI in 2010. Eight years sailing in Narragansett Bay. In storage since 2019. Looking for a new, devoted steward of this lovely, sea kindly vessel.

42 strip plank sloop never launched located Richmond BC

Are you a sailing enthusiast or a dedicated builder looking for a rewarding project? This is a unique opportunity to own a beautifully crafted 42-foot strio plank sloop with immense potential. Douglas Fir strip plank hull complete with teak decks, rudder and a steel keel.

17’ Herreshoff Buzzards Bay

17’ Herreshoff Buzzards Bay. Wood, built 1977 Eastport Maine. Very good condition, annual maintenance. Full keel, Marconi rig. Two jibs and main, new boom tent, trailer. In water for past 20 years, stored inside off season. $13,500.

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From humble beginnings in the Suffolk countryside, Spirit Yachts now operates from a large waterside facility with a team of highly skilled designers, naval architects, boat builders, cabinet makers, electricians and engineers.

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Boatbuilder and finisher Lyndon March explains which types of wood work best for different repairs and modifications on board

Whether you’re building a boat from scratch or making repairs, knowing which wood will work best for the job is essential. Credit: Dmitriy Shironosov/Alamy Credit: Dmitriy Shironosov/Alamy

Repairs, replacements and restorations are very much part and parcel of boat ownership.

At some point most of us will have to tackle a small, niggling woodwork repair ourselves, or undertake a larger-scale project.

However, are you making the correct choices when it comes to choosing the timber to use?

Like most items associated with boats, there is not a definitive right or wrong approach, but guidance is useful.

We often think of stout working boats as built of larch or oak and finer yachts dripping in teak and mahogany.

This is not always the golden rule though.

You may be able to source reclaimed teak to make repairs to small areas of deck

It’s worth keeping in mind the three key points when looking for the right wood for your project: durability, movement and structural integrity.

If your choice in material is informed by these golden rules you can make smart decisions and execute a lasting repair or update to your vessel.

Most commonly it’s the high-impact areas of a boat that require renewing, like grab rails, rubbing strakes and toe rails.

Exposed, vulnerable and rarely finished with more than a simple oil, these are the parts of the vessel that take a pounding during the season, doing very little for the longevity of the timber.

For most craft manufactured pre-1990, these areas will almost certainly be made of teak.

Owners are advised to look after teak with careful cleaning to increase its life, especially as teak is scarce.

Grab rails and toe rails are often made of teak, so look after them. Credit: William Payne Photography

However, if it does need replacing, you may be able to grab a bargain on the second-hand market, given the small amount of wood you’re likely to need.

Teak is a wonderful material, with an ability to weather gently and an almost self-oiling quality.

It also fits all of our key points – scoring highly on durability and movement as well as structural integrity.

Teak can also be used almost anywhere in a vessel; as demonstrated in my own 1901 rowing dinghy which is entirely built of teak.

Fortunately, but not without some hunting around, there are small quantities of teak still lurking in timber yards around the country, and certain specialists such as Trinity Marine carry stocks of reclaimed teak; however, it is expensive and requires some careful machining to minimise wastage.

There are big challenges in sourcing teak which is legal and ecologically sustainable.

Boat wood: Alternatives to teak

Being realistic about the affordability of the wonderful oily teak forces us to look within the mahogany family or iroko.

Both meet our three golden rules; with iroko giving us a bit more structural integrity and providing much more durability in the weather if left uncoated or oil finished.

Khaya, sapele and utile mahoganies will easily hold up as toe rails and rubbing strakes and, much like iroko, give us wonderful grain results but really require a varnish to add protection and longevity.

A future world without the availability of teak forces us to look at other areas of our vessels that might need repairs; decks, cockpit gratings , hatches and skylights.

Mahogany needs varnishing in order to protect the wood and increase longevity

If these are teak, then it pays to look after them.

Those of us fortunate enough not to have a traditional laid deck might still have deck planking or at least deck coverings.

It’s not uncommon for vessels to have a teak-clad deck or at least some teak trim, pulpit perches or cockpit locker lids.

Years of enthusiastic deck scrubbing, clumsy feet, or gentle sanding often leave teak decks in a bad state of repair, with the screw plugs barely hanging on for life.

For smaller sections, you may be able to hunt down some elusive teak but for bigger areas of decking, you’ll need to look for an alternative.

Iroko can be matched to existing teak, which makes it ideal for decking. Credit: Hazel McCabe

Iroko could be the perfect alternative to teak. Unfortunately, it’s not particularly nice to work with and some people have suffered allergic reactions to it, so it’s advisable to don personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with iroko.

Iroko can, however, provide you with a teak-style of deck that should give a hardly noticeable match to existing teak.

It can be left to weather or be oiled and varnished with stunning results.

If you’re replacing a large area, or laying all new decking , I’d recommend taking some inspiration from the working boat scene.

Douglas fir or larch are easy to machine and suitable for glueing to a subdeck.

They meet nearly all of the three golden rules, and age to a lovely even-weather grey colour, much like untreated teak.

Both are also soft underfoot for those barefoot sailors among us.

But they do have one disadvantage: neither last as well as teak, with maybe a 10- to 15-year lifespan depending on how well the wood has been cared for.

Keeping boat wood healthy

On a well-kept and regularly sailed vessel, it’s unusual to find fungal issues on deck timbers and fittings – a regular dousing of salt water tends to keep this problem at bay.

Deck fixtures, however, tend to suffer from wearing out or damage and occasionally UV-related issues.

The less saturated and inaccessible sections of our boats can play host to fungi; even wonderfully oiled teak and varnished mahogany can be no match for a lack of ventilation.

Mast foots, cockpit lockers, cabin soles and interior joinery all suffer.

Mostly it’s cost-effective to replace like for like.

Most vessels have been fitted out with hardwood-trimmed plywood panels bonded together and then bonded to the vessel.

In areas of little ventilation, wood can rot. It is usually best to replace like for like

This is still a great approach, as plywood is simple to bond and use, as well as providing structural integrity, movement and durability.

It also means that huge amounts of extra internal weight are not being added down below; important for a well-balanced boat.

We shouldn’t just limit ourselves to painted white plywood with hardwood trim.

The replacement of interior joinery gives us a chance to amplify the space, and there are lots of kits and tutorials on how to add a veneer or carbon wrap to your plywood.

No matter how large or small the repair is, you should consider ventilation in the area where the wood is being replaced.

Look at coating the edges of the plywood and investing in marine-grade quality plywood.

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While replacing the interior joinery, it’s worth thinking about how to reinvigorate the cabin and cockpit sole.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with using a faced plywood subsole, but there might be an opportunity here to add a much harder and better-wearing cabin sole that is more appropriate for the rigours of life at sea.

Soles are often thinly veneered and satin vanished, which never seem to last past the first week of the season.

A more solid solution is beaded-edged Douglas fir or larch, which can look wonderful down below.

They can also be laid over a subfloor in your desired thickness and if you need it watertight, the beaded edge can be swapped for a caulked edge.

Allowing this to grey and develop a more natural look will not only reduce your maintenance but give you a harder-wearing, practical finish.

If you do end up dropping a bottle of red wine all can be fixed with some sandpaper and the process of time.

Best wood for masts

There is a section of the vessel often overlooked. We winterise our engines, boat covers go on and the cushions come ashore , then we think about our mast; ashore in the shed or utilised as a ridge pole, then stuck in the mast step or tabernacle for the rest of the season.

Owners of aluminium mast can fear not, but for anyone sporting a shiny wooden one it’s hardly unsurprising we often find some softer spots around the ends.

There is a lot to be said for the proper coating of spars but what do you do if your gaff, boom, or bowsprit is beyond repair?

Mostly our spars are made from softwood; on very unusual occasions, you might find a hardwood bumkin or bowsprit , but these are unusual.

When selecting timber for spars, the durability and structural integrity of the wood must be considered, but the most important factor is movement.

Wooden masts are generally made from softwoods, like larch, Douglas fir or sitka spruce. Credit Graham Snook/YM

Main masts, bowsprits and bumkins tend to require less twist and flex than gaffs , booms or the extremely endangered wooden spinnaker poles.

While I have seen smaller dinghies sporting oak, iroko and even ash for these spars, they’re not recommended unless you have a particular vessel requirement.

Larch is often used in larger working craft for these spars and if constructing a solid spar, this might actually turn out to be a good choice for a new home-crafted main mast.

As the availability of sitka spruce has dwindled and is now only available through very specialist suppliers such as Robbins Timber or Stones Boatyard, a discerning mast builder should look at Douglas fir, which gives movement, structural integrity and durability.

This solid wood is excellent for glued construction and is also easy to work with – important if this is your first foray into wooden mast building.

There is some lovely slow-grown, tight-grained timber on the market currently and it can be sourced in the UK.

Boat wood for strong steering

Fortunately or not, many boat owners will only have to varnish and care for their wooden tiller.

Again, there are plenty of options, but it is worth thinking about what you require – durability, integrity and movement – and also think about the aesthetics.

Iroko and oak are strong and durable and can stand the weather uncoated, whereas Douglas fir or mahogany tillers will need coating.

Ash is the preferred choice for a tiller – like on this Hallberg-Rassy 29 – as it’s strong and not too heavy

Unless you manage to find a grown shape in oak, all of the above will require laminating so the tiller doesn’t have lots of short grain which results in a weak construction.

Traditionally, tillers were always made of ash; this is a wonderful timber that is very strong but not too heavy, ideal for balancing transom-hung rudders .

However, ash is not readily available.

Whatever wood you use to build your tiller, it is a good idea to make a spare to store down below in case of an emergency.

Build solid

Timber selection isn’t just important for repairs and replacement, it also has huge implications for the construction of new wooden vessels.

As traditionally used timbers, such as grown oak and elm, have all but disappeared from the market, many traditional boatbuilders are now having to think far outside the box.

Centrelines were traditionally built in oak, but now iroko, opepe and even purple heart are all being used in its place.

These woods have proven longevity, having been used during the early restorations of classic boats which are still sailing regularly today.

For sawn and steamed timbers, oak is still the most popular.

Some builders are using the laminate construction of iroko or mahogany for building larger craft, but this tends to be for ring frame constructions and combines the deck beam into this process.

Carbon compatible

Companies such as Spirit Yachts have really pushed this a step further by combining carbon fibre alongside this timber construction; a great way to add strength to a boat.

Transoms, coamings and other brightwork still, for the time being, carry the trends seen over the centuries, with mahogany or teak being favoured, but this could change as the availability of timber changes.

Possibly, we will see more of a workboat look coming in, with these surfaces becoming painted and less exotic, but still durable.

The biggest challenge facing the modern boatbuilder is sourcing good quality timber for hull planking.

The centreline of the Spirit 111 was made using Douglas fir; a stainless steel space frame on the middle ring frames adds stiffness. Credit: Mike Bowden/Spirit Yachts

The wood needs to provide the length needed, without forcing lots of unnecessary scarfing planks and has to allow steaming and the twist of tricky underwater profiles.

The traditional boat scene soldiers on with oak and larch in this regard, and the vessels built at Working Sail in Cornwall show what can be achieved.

Other builders are using alternatives though.

The Falmouth Pilot Cutter, Pellew , built by Working Sail, has oak frames and planking. Credit: James Stewart

Dan and Barry Tester rebuilt smack hulls from iroko, while Gerard Swift used Khaya mahogany to plank his skiff Mersea Native in 2000, which is still sailing today. If you can source larch, it’s a good middle ground between all of these options.

The reality of timber availability will soon catch up with us all, eventually limiting the options for amateurs and professionals alike.

In the meantime, however, if you remember the three golden rules and select a timber suited to your needs and requirements, you shouldn’t go too far wrong.

The best boat wood for the job

Centreline timbers.

Purpleheart is durable, water-resistant and reacts well with changes in humidity, making it ideal for use in the centreline of a boat. Credit: Getty

The centreline of a vessel requires a timber that’s strong, durable and long lasting.

• Pros: strong traditional choice, often allowing the option of grown pieces with stem construction.
• Cons: lengths of long, clear timber are hard to find. Green timber is prone to movement as it seasons. Expensive.
• Pros: stable timber available in long lengths, often able to provide wide boards which is important when looking at constructing hogs. Represents relative value for money. Works well for lamination when creating curved stems or stern posts.
• Cons: often hit and miss in terms of quality.
• Pros: stable timber available in long lengths. Reasonably priced, heavy timber.
• Cons: can check heavily in sunshine; if working outside keep it covered or apply a priming coat. Can occasionally reject coatings and sealants, so it is worth researching which coatings are successful.

Purpleheart

• Pros: durable, insect and water-resistant. Purpleheart also reacts well to constant temperature and humidity changes.
• Cons: harder timber can be unkind to tools and tricky to work with.

Douglas fir

• Pros: long lengths of large, clear timber available, can provide great options when looking for sustainable-sourced timber. Much kinder on tools.
• Cons: not as durable as hardwood for a keel but not a bad choice for internal keelsons and deadwoods.

Most woods used for transoms – such as surian on this Balmain Bug, will need plenty of coats of varnish. Credit: Crosbie Lorimer

For those of us sporting neat canoe sterns or long sweeping counters, this isn’t much of a concern, but for others, transom timber choice is vital.

It’s also often required to take a coat or nine of varnish.

• Pros: beautiful varnished finish. Responds well to steaming and lamination. Long lasting and rot resistant.
• Cons: expensive and scarce.
• Pros: nice varnished finish. Responds well to steaming and lamination. Long lasting, wide-boards available.
• Cons: hit and miss in terms of quality. Often hard to purchase large quantities of colour matched boards.
• Pros: beautiful varnished finish. Responds well to steaming and lamination. Colour matched boards available.
• Cons: needs to be well cared for to ensure longevity.

Hardwood veneers

• Pros: various options for varnished finishes. Wide. Used with glues and hidden fastenings, it can provide stunning results.
• Cons: can be tricky to work with as easily damaged and requires thoughtful preparation before and during coatings. Needs to be placed on strong foundations.

Floors and frames

Iroko is ideal for lamination. Credit: Getty

An important structural element of any vessel, while many modern alternatives of carbon and laminate exist, the more traditional choices are limited.

It’s important to think about short grain when looking for curved pieces.

• Pros: the only single piece timber if you require any shape. Strong and reliable.
• Cons: expensive. Grown pieces are becoming harder to find.
• Pros: strong, good for lamination and steams well.
• Cons: grain short for curves.

Oak bends and steams well, making it ideal for planking, although it is expensive to buy. Credit: Ilkka Ranta/Alamy Stock Photo

Choosing a suitable planking material is as important as it helps to determine the overall weight and strength of the vessel.

Consider what you want the planks to do: Are there tight curves? Lots of wear? Or is it all about grams of weight and dry sailing?

• Pros: a traditionalist’s choice when paired with oak. Available in long lengths. Strong and long lasting. Steams and bends well.
• Cons: wider boards becoming trickier to find. Beware of knots and sap and imitation pines.
• Pros: fantastic strong choice. Can be vanished as a topside finish. Steams and bends well. Wider boards available. Thicker boards can be cut to provide split planks and colour match for a varnished finish.
• Cons: prone to cracking or splitting when fitting or fixing. Check for rot and sap when purchasing wider boards.
• Pros: wonderful strong timber. Durable and rot resistant.
• Cons : limited on width of boards. Doesn’t bend or steam particularly easily, but can be done. Prone to checking and cracking under UV, even through coatings.
• Pros: strong and hard wearing. Steams well.
• Cons: can suffer becoming wet and dry, so needs one constant state – better being used below the water line. Hard to find outside of reclaimed stock.
• Pros: strong timber. Bends and steams well.
• Cons: can react to fastenings, and suffer UV damage.
• Pros: lightweight and easy to work with.
• Cons: lightweight timber, expensive and doesn’t last as long as other choices of timber.
• Pros: bends and steams well, making it perfect for awkward shapes.
• Cons: expensive. Difficult to source wide and long boards. Prefers to be in a constant state of temperature and humidity, so it is better used below the waterline.
• Pros: varnishes well for topside finish. Bends and stems well. Doesn’t react with fastenings.
• Cons: doesn’t always have the longevity of other timber. Doesn’t stand up well to freshwater damage.

Boatbuilders, like Spirit Yachts, are now using Douglas fir for decking. Credit: Jessie Rogers

When choosing wood for decking, think not only about strength and waterproofing, but the overall looks and aesthetics it’ll bring.

• Pros: wonderful traditional choice that both weathers well and lasts. Works well over a subdeck. Solid planks.
• Cons: don’t over-scrub and wash with a brush. Expensive and harder to find.
• Pros: great alternative to teak. Works well over a subdeck. Solid planks. Wide boards are available.
• Cons: doesn’t last as long as teak. Not as soft under barefoot. When machining large amounts and creating dust, it is highly toxic.
• Pros: cheaper alternative to hardwood. Weathers to a beautiful silver. Lays well over a subfloor and solid planks.
• Cons: soft and can be easily damaged.

Rubbing strakes and toe rails

Hardwood, like teak, is best for toe rails. Credit: Mike Taylor

This is a high impact area, rarely varnished and undercoated. If you can, look for a hardwood option here.

• Pros: hard wearing and weathers well. Rot resistant.
• Cons: expensive, hard to find.
• Pros: great alternative to teak. Wide boards available which is handy for tall toe rails.
• Cons: can be tricky to steam small section round bends. Highly toxic.
• Pros: varnishes well for topside finish. Bends and stems well. Doesn’t react with fastenings. Ages wonderfully under varnish layers.
• Cons: doesn’t stand up well to freshwater damage.
• Pros: strong timber. Bends and steams well. Looks better when scaled up in large sizes.
• Cons: can react to fastenings, and can suffer UV damage. Expensive choice. Can reject vanishes and expoxies.
• Pros: cheaper alternative to hardwood. Weathers to a beautiful silver colour.
• Cons: soft and easily damaged. Can soak up the varnish coats.

Cockpit gratings

Teak is highly rot resistant, making it ideal for a cockpit grate . Credit: Katy Stickland

• Pros: hard wearing, and weathers well. Highly rot resistant.
• Pros: great alternative to teak.
• Cons: doesn’t last as long as teak. Not as soft under barefoot. Toxic when machining large amounts.

Douglas fir is lightweight. Here, it has been mixed with utile on the tiller of this BayRaider Expedition to give it added strength and to accommodate the curve over the head of the outboard engine. Credit: David Harding

• Pros: strong, curved pieces available to avoid short grain.
• Cons: goes black when uncoated. Not very rot resistant. Reacts to fastenings.
• Pros: strong timber. Laminates and steams well.
• Cons: short grain for curved areas
• Pros: strong. Grown pieces so good for curves.
• Cons: costly. Avoid green wood.
• Pros: lightweight timber. Laminates and steams well.
• Cons: Goes black when uncoated. Not very rot resistant.

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The disaster struck a motorised wooden vessel overnight Saturday to Sunday on the Lukenie river in the Kutu area of Mai-Ndombe province.

The "overloaded" boat carrying about 300 people and goods sank after it hit some wood as it was heading for the town of Nioki, Kutu district administrator Jacques Nzenza told AFP.

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KUCHING: Four students who were in a boat that sank in Sungai Kayan at Kampung Selampit, Lundu, on Monday (Aug 20) morning survived by holding on to a wooden plank before being rescued.

The boat was ferrying 20 students from SMK Senibong to school when the incident occurred at about 6.10am.

One of the survivors, Alfiyana Recha, said the boat sank when it was in the middle of the river after water started entering from the front.

"Everyone tried to save themselves. I felt myself being pulled into the river. Then I came across a plank from the boat and four of us held on to it until the villagers saw us and rescued us," she told reporters.

The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department's operations division assistant director Henderi Ardimansyah said villagers managed to rescue 16 passengers while another victim was found safe.

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The three missing students have been identified as Alsma Jithil, 14, Helena Fasha Petrus, 17, and Vilkie Wilson, 15.

Alfiyana, 13, also said Alsma is her cousin.

"I called out to her, 'don't go too far away,' but we were being pulled by the current," she said.

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