On 22 Dec 2005 10:33:44 -0800, "Joe" wrote:

Todays mahogony come in quite light shades and is much more durable and
expensive than teak.




Well, I have to admit that it has been a while since I've bought
either, but the last time I bought teak it was about $10.00 a bdft.
and the last time I bought Mahogany it was $7.00 a bdft for like and
same grade. Had to order the teak from a wholesaler in Florida,
bought the Mahogony from a local cabinet shop.

But my point is that Teak is more appropriate for the use. Take a
sample of Mahogany, Cherry, Ash, Oak, Teak, finished or unfinished and
put them in the weather for an extended period. They will all look
fairly bad (once the finish gives up on the finished samples) Now try
to recover. Teak is simple. Chemical cleaning, brighten and knock
the grain back down if you don't like the raised grain look (I do)
and oil. All the others require extensive sanding or replaning to
get below the deep staining. That's if they don't warp, and split on
you.

My Bedroom and dining room are Cherry. Beautiful and handmade.
Appropriate. My living room tables are Mahogony. Beautiful and
handmade. Appropriate. My Den is Oak. Beautiful and handmade.
Appropriate. My boats will always have teak everywhere, inside and
out. for reasons mentioned above.

My comments not necessarily in response to the Boob's incessant "my
boat is better than your boat" (hell, I don't even think he has a
boat) but on the production boat makers using ads that indicate
species other than teak are more desireable.

Frank