TYPES OF WOODS The most important material of wooden boats sure is wood.Type of wood is affecting soundness and beauty of gulet at least its construction.Generally we are trying to build wooden boats with african trees.Because they are more durable and strong woods than north countries woods.There are so many kind of woods on the earth.They get different properties and soundness.Now we will just explain you the most usual woods which are using in gulet producing.

IRIKO WOOD Normally we are accepting that it’ s the most durable wood for gulet producing.Its the most heaviest wood. The natural oils found in Iroko prevent water absorption, impede shrinkage, and many feel that it becomes increasingly beautiful with age and use. However, the weight of Iroko can alter the sailing and handling of the vessel and must be factored into the design of the boat.We are suggesting that kind of wood for frames of gulets.But sure if soundness is the most important thing for you iriko is the best wood which we can suggest you.So you can use it all part of wooden boats.

MAHOGANY WOOD Mahogany is a fine-grain, tropical hardwood that is easily maintained and is insect, fungus and rot resistant. It is a hard and strong wood comparable in strength to Oak and Teak, and is much more scratch resistant than Cedar or Pine. With the best regards for our environment we take every effort to ensure that our Mahogany is sourced from well-managed permanent forests that allocate re-plantation. >Mahogany is selected for durability and decay resistance to maintain their natural beauty even under the varying weather conditions. Mahogany furniture seasons/weathers well with minimal shrinkage and checking. In Malaysian government tests, this wood was found to last up to 30 years when stakes of Meranti were driven into the ground. As a hardwood it holds fasteners well and it is environmentally nontoxic. Each kiln dried Mahogany piece is ready to paint, oil, or leave natural. When left untreated it weathers to a soft gray. If treated, it should be treated with finish products meant for softer woods because Mahogany is a dense wood. A yearly application is recommended, or as weather conditions dictate. Mahogany is available in many different grades and qualities and good quality mahogany also makes an excellent exterior finish material. The best mahoganies are Khaya ivorensis, Sipo utile, Sapeli aboudikro and Niangon nyankom. There are also varieties of mahogany not well suited for building gulets, which reinforces the fact that choice of reputable boatyard and suppliers is of paramount importance in the commissioning of a gulet. That can be alternative of iriko wood on frames and interior of your gulet.Some of mahogany types we can suggest you for construction.the best one is Khaya ivorensis.Its possible to find it from west Africa.You can find Swietenia macrophylla and Swietenia mahogani from east India.

PINE WOOD Pine is a soft wood that comes in many varieties from various parts of the world. Pine (pinos strobus, pinos resinosa, pinos nigra, pinus palustris).Normally we used to make furniture with pine.But that wood suitable for gulet construction too.we can say its the most cheap wood for  producing gulets.But sure in the course of time that wood can worn out more fast than the other alternatives. Live pine trees can be chosen by the builder and cut down to exact dimensions and specifications. The drawback to using pine is its long life especially under waterif it is regulary maintenanced well, there are red, white and black types.  Now builders started to use alternatives to white pine for more durable and soundness gulets.

OAK WOOD There are so many oak types all over world.are hardwood trees, the wood commonly used in furniture and flooring. The bark of Quercus suber, or Cork oak, is used to produce wine stoppers (corks). This species grows in the Mediterranean Sea region, with Portugal, Spain,Algeria and Morocco producing most of the world's supply. Some European and American oak species are used to make barrels where wine and other spirits area aged; the barrels contribute to the taste. In boat producing builders should have so much experience for using that kind of wood on wooden boat construction.There are so less oak wood builders on gulets. Because there are more better alternatives than that wood.Increasingly builders are using laminated epoxy constructed frames with traditional planking, or epoxy frames with diagonal veneer planking.And they are choosing mahogony for frames mostly.

MULBERRY WOOD It s possible to see that kind of wood in the Southwest Asia and Eastern, North America.It has so many different types like ,White Mulberry , Chinese Mulberry, Black Mulberry , Red Mulberry , Himalayan Mulberry and some local mulberry woods.it is not so useful woods for gulets. But it is possible to see on frames of gulets.But so less builders can use it like oak.Sure mahogony is alternative of it on frames like oak wood.