Best Wood for Enterprise

[Mde00435]

Hello,

I've been given an old enterprise that's in a bad way. I really enjoy the challenge of getting this old beauty sea worthy again but it's going to require a lot of work and knowledge that I don't quite have as of yet.

The trim seems to consist of 3 layers:
- The first is angled against the side of the boat to make a flat surface to mount the 2nd and 3rd layers.
- The second layer is a thin strip with a rectangular cross-section that is tacked to the first piece.
- The third piece is the outer trim which is the rounder edge we see on the boat. Square cross-section about 22mm in thickness.

I spoke with a local supplier about Teak and Mahogany as I've read they are the best hardwoods to use; however the supplier looked at the wood I removed and said it was too light to be either. Also to get the correct curvature in the trim wood I would need to steam bend it which would take a long time.

My final question is the best adhesive to use on the wood.

Any advice or tips in selecting the correct wood for and actually doing the work would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Tranona]

There are many different types of mahogany with different colours and densities. However, douglas fir would be a good material to use, although the outer rubrail is probably better in mahogany as it is harder. with the sections you are talking about you may not need to steam unless you are doing only short lengths with a tight radius, for example at the bow. There are many different adhesives that are suitable, but you may find a polyurethane one component glue such as Gorilla or Pur easiest to use. Moisture curing and waterproof and does not require any mixing - use straight from the bottle.