Which hardwood to use? Home › Forums › Development & Design › Boat Construction › Which hardwood to use? This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 15 years, 10 months ago by heymacaulay. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts April 1, 2009 at 5:07 am #7284 AnonymousInactive You could try Australian Furniture Timbers in Port Melbourne July 5, 2009 at 11:41 am #7285 heymacaulayKeymaster I used Palownia for the stringers, from Port Phillip Blinds in Moorabbin. Much lighter. The Hardwood Gunwale caping is dependent on what colour you want. Using the Palownia as much as I did elsewhere allowed me to use Jarrah and still came in aroung min weight on Fiona’s boat. I prefer the Ally Tiller, easier to make and I’ve never had one break. I’ve seen to many timber ones break at states and Nats. Author Posts Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) The forum ‘Boat Construction’ is closed to new topics and replies.