last coaming risers I did were laminated pine. Low cost and nice contrast to the redwood and cedar deck. Topped the coaming riser with okuome left over from the hull of the hybrid. did it in three sections each side to the front, and across the back of the cockpit.

: I'm at that stage of cutting out the cockpit, and building a coaming. My
: intent is to follow Vaclav's method - but finding 'bendable birch' is
: tougher than I'd anticipated. I'd like to use 1/8"; my local
: lumberyard will order in a doorskin, but the 'bend' runs 90 degrees to my
: interests - and it's $80. Seems a bit steep, but.... ? I'm familiar with
: using the cedar strips to build the riser, but the ply looks easier, and
: perhaps 'cleaner'. Menards laughed when I asked; maybe a hobbyshop? Ideas
: appreciated.