I replaced my teak toerails with IPE - a very dense and durable wood - actually used for the wood on the Atlantic City boardwalk - suposed to last 20 years or so untreated.[/B][/QUOTE]

- Did you mill the Ipe yourself or have someone do it? I am very interested in this, I use Ipe all the time professionally and have considered slowly replacing things like the traveler blocks with the Ipe and the handrails on the top of the cabin, but the toe rails seemed too difficult with the gentle curve, Ipe isn't exactly prone to bending or shaping.

Any direction as to how you did it would be appreciated

mark@rhbpc.com