Plywood (Seat) Question???
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I re-did the seats ina boat about 3 yrs ago with extrior plywwod that I had coated with resin on both sides and edges. Was in great shape when I sold it about 6 monthes ago. Seal the edges well as that is are very important. I did it too save $$ and I knew I was getting rid of boat in about a year. If you love this boat and plan on keeping it a long time, I would try to buy starboard. More $$ for sure, but last forever with no PITA (pain in the a#@). As far as SS T-nuts try McMaster Carr. (mcmaster-carr.com, I think just doa google search). They have Great prices on all types of stainless hardware.
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I'm with JohnJan on the Marine grade plywood. For the amount of time I was spending building seats, I didn't see the point in saving a few dollars getting exterior grade vs marine. Take a good look at marine plywood, you'll be hard pressed to find gaps. Not to mention the stuff i found was sanded on both sides with no broken corners. I didn't have to spend a bunch of time looking thru a stack to find a good sheet either.
Lot's of good points in this thread.
DS
Lot's of good points in this thread.
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Originally posted by PatriYacht
You can use Wolmanized plywood. It has waterproof glue and it will not rot. Star board is great stuff but it is $$$$.
You can use Wolmanized plywood. It has waterproof glue and it will not rot. Star board is great stuff but it is $$$$.
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The big advantage of marine grade lumber is it is so damn flat and straight... no bows or warping... for small things like seat bottoms... if you are using 5/8 or 3/4... the regular plywood is way strong... if you are trying to make everything thin and light... definitely go with the marine ply..
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exterior ply is fine if coated. I may try this on my next project.
http://www.elfproducts.com/press.html
http://www.elfproducts.com/press.html
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Marine plywood is the best if you can't properly seal every little place water could enter. Using a good grade plywood and coating it with cloth and resin will last many years but remember, everywhere you drill to put the tee nuts in will allow moisture in. You can't completely seal moisture out if you drill holes in it. Most boats use exterior grade plywood in stringers and than cloth and resin and after 20 years the plywood is like new. But all screw and bolt holes must be sealed. You can't seal the tee nuts properly. Also keeping the boat covered or inside storage when not being used helps.