Canoe motor board wood

I need to replace the motor board on my old sportspal canoe again. I was thinking of using ash but was looking for suggestions. I use a 55# thrust electric motor on it but make it sized to accept the old three horse Johnson outboard I have. Any advice?
 
Ash would work, as would Mahogany. I like the mahogany as it is less likely to split along the grain compared to Ash.( if your running the grain long ways on the board. ) Locust, or white oak will work too
 
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