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Location: 31 | The first boat I re-decked I started to use a piece of ¾” marine grade plywood, and then while sizing it up in my garage thought… there's no way this boat is even getting on plane if I make the decks/walls out of this heavy stuff.
So I returned the ¾” and went with a high-quality 5 ply CDX Fir plywood. The decks were plenty sturdy using aluminum supports/stiffeners, and held up well for me for over 10 years.
If you typically keep your boat covered when not in use, these decks will outlast the boat itself and weigh ½ as much as the ¾” marine grade deal. I know a little something about building materials and can tell you that it is vitally important to use the fir (not pine or OSB)... 4 ply CDX fir would work… 5 ply is stronger and more dimensionally stable though.
If you decide to go this route; cut out and paint all edges with an exterior grade paint first, then glue the carpet down before assembly.
Edited by Jerry Newman 5/5/2015 12:57 PM
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