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Ipe is great stuff and will not rot. BUT ! Its 4 times harder than Oak and very, very heavy.. Lifting one M101 side board with Ipe on it would be a killer. Now it would make great bow lumber:?: Its very, very, very strong.. PS dont cut it without a mask. It naturaly draws silica from the soil...

I will check my stash this weekend and take a count. If I dont have enough Mahogany I know I have Maple and White Oak.. You need it for the rear doors, sides, front, and ? What about bows? I thought Mahogany grew in North Cuba? Some types of Cyprus would be good too.. Check Mikes back yard.. :-D

Only a few comments about treated.. It does not take paint very well, and tends to wonder a bit as it dries in the sun. You will also need to use hot dipped galvanized bolts or stainless. The new treated will eat right through regular fasteners. But it is a affordable option.. I am not sure...

A problem you might have with most composite decking I have worked with is it is flimzy when spanning very far.. It also expands and contracts much further than wood, and is more money than wood.

Hi Kenny.. I agree with M37 Dodge.. Almost all the M37's and even my M135 were White Oak. All of it was out in the weather for 40+ years and is just now needing replacement.. You might be able to find some wide 4" or 6" White Oak flooring that you can mill down. This would be nice and dry and...