: Has anyone built a stripper using hardwoods? What were your impressions,
: would you do it again? I'm just getting tired of looking at cedar and was
: kicking around ideas for something different. Any comments would be
: appreciated.

Haven't done it, but would like to build with Balsa-Wood. Classified as a hardwood.

Actually, I don't see any reason why hardwoods can't be used throughout. They can be cut a bit thinner to save some of that extra weight. The boat will be a few lbs heavier, but will still be functional.

Rehd