Sapele

[PNWPederson]

Has anyone used sapele in place of teak? Teak is incredibly expensive compared to sapele, about $50 board foot compared to $8 a board foot.

If so, were you able to get a stain on it to match teak? I'm trying to make a couple of interior components for a 1970 Grand Banks.

 

[PierreR]

I have had pretty good luck with Sapele. Color can vary a lot and looking for the right shade and grain can make a large difference in look. Yes it can look very much like teak. It does not have the durability of teak for exterior application.