: What do you guys use for stems, gunnels, and thwarts? I know ash is
: a common material but are there any others?

: Also, do you install your outer stems before or after
: fiberglassing?

Ash works fine, though it's awfully heavy, it is rugged. Sitka Spruce will work fine too, though not as rugged and it's a bunch lighter, also probably more expensive. Ash is fairly cheap.

Bill H.