There is a lot of wood to be replaced on #66, including, but not limited to, coamings and handrails. I've also considered adding a nice rubrail and/or toerail cap and replacing the original fiberglass hatch cover with something bright.

Teak is preferred because it is virtually indestructable in comparison to some woods, but the cost... Mahogany isn't much better.

My thought is that staying close to home may be a better option. White oak is cheap and plentiful, and it should work as well as mahogany. It's not teak, but it is much cheaper (about 1/7th the cost it seems).

Thoughts? Comments?