. So I built
: another one - using African mahogony. It appears 'too light' in
: contrast to the
: darker WRC.

George,

I am finishing up a Spring Run over the holidays and I used Africa Mahogany for the coaming ring next to dark WRC on the riser and deck. Although the mahogany is slightly lighter, I like the way it looks next to the dark WRC. Not much contrast but the mahogany looks much "richer". I've attached a pic that was after glassing but before varnish....

Bob Beaullieu