: Wow. Sounds heavy but would probably make a nice boat.
: barryb

As one condemned (? relegated?) to using Menards deck boards, I can only say

YOU'RE DISPICCABLE!!!! (think Sylvester, with lots of spittle...)

Just kidding, of course. Someone who knows will actually answer your question (I think you simply look at your trade offs - small amounts of a beautiful wood, combined with more mundane, though perhaps contrasty, WRC - voila! beautiful boat. Can't wait to see your photos.