use of cedar wood

[MG]

i have a 56 sea coaster that needs front outer stem replaced. thinking of using cedar wood and covering it with epoxy fiberglass. any ideas about doing this. thanks

[a j r]

Keep away from fiberglass at all costs.

Don't use cedar for the stem. It's too soft. Use all heartwood white oak. There was a reason this was used in the original constuction.

Andreas