Hey, nice boat! What kind of wood is that?
   It’s a question you’re bound to hear as you idle past onlookers at the dock in a wooden boat.
   Most boat builders will tell you they use the finest available boatbuilding woods. Blue CrescentWooden Boats is no different in that respect. But, a more important question is which of these “finest” woods do we choose for your boat? 
   Some insist African Mahogany is the only choice. Others point to Douglas Fir as the “universal boat wood.” Cedar is ideal for strip-built canoes. And, if you can get it, Port Orford Cedar is hard to beat. The right answer? Well, there’s more than one right answer. 
   A wood’s availability, your boat’s design, the species’ impact on the environment, your budget: all of these factors play a role in the woods we’ll choose for you. The beauty of a contemporary wooden boat is that its construction methods allow for much more flexibility in materials than a traditional boat, giving you more flexibility in which wood factor is most important to you. 
   In any case, Blue Crescent Wooden Boats employs species recognized by the industry as exceptional boatbuilding woods. Hardwoods and softwoods are straight, tight-grained and selected for their intended purpose and beauty. We only use marine plywood manufactured to British Standard 1088 and underwritten by Lloyd's of London. In the rare case where fasteners are required, only silicon bronze or stainless steel is used in appropriate locations. And, West System epoxy is chosen for glued joints, fiberglass saturation, and barrier coating.
   Together, these materials and contemporary construction methods produce a strong, light, dry and beautiful boat that you will enjoy for years to come. Contact us. We’ll be happy to advise you on the wood selection for your Blue Crescent Wooden Boat.      Comment on this Article