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Posted 8/7/2002 5:18 PM (#40896)
Subject: Rehabbing an old boat

i just bought a "winter" project boat this spring too an 89 lund alaskan 18 with consol if you don't mind spendig 80 bucks per sheet go with the marine if not maybe pressure treated(the stuff is rough has voids and it warps) or flooring grade 3/4 luan with exterior glue is only about 25 per sheet in any case i'd slather the seams edges and face with a good waterproofer for sure id also suggest usig 1/4 inch for templates it doesn't "fold-up" when you're tracing like card board if your boat is still in production (you didnt say what model you got) you might be able to get stuff from lund i"ve called the factories in both canada and us and the people at both plants were very helpful and patient as for electronics Deffinetly seperate trolling and starting/accessory batteries and dont skimp on quality i'd agree with sponge and the other guy about think it through and sketch measure layout visuallize etc. also don"t drill thru your boat ( no I didn't) don't be supprised if yourboat isn,t "square" aluminum flexes just fish this year and rebuild it after ice up cabellas and bass pro are good west marine is expensive and geared more to fiberglass and "girly" boats good luck let me know how you make out rwolfw [email protected]