"hk" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:02:11 -0400, hk wrote:

Which goes to show how subjective taste is. I've never liked teak on a
boat. On the exterior, I always preferred mahogany, the real stuff, not
the crap that is sold most often these days as mahogany. In a cabin, I
pretty cherry or oak.

Mahogany and teak actually look a lot alike when properly finished
with a good varnish but teak is much more durable.


Mahogany and teak don't look the same to me. As for durability, I wouldn't
buy a new boat with any exterior wood. On the interior, I prefer a minimum
of visible wood...and as trim, not on surfaces that would be subject to
wear.

I had my fill of sanding and refinishing wood boats, including varnished
wood, when I was a young teen-ager.



Different strokes............remember the Woody thread?

A lot of work but when properly maintained they are beautiful