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Is it worth it?
On Sep 12, 6:30*pm, I am Tosk wrote:
In article , says... "Lil Abner" wrote in message ... On 9/11/2010 9:24 PM, Steve B wrote: I am going to go through my Lund, and put a triangular wood deck on the front, and at various locations throughout the boat. *More for the Chris Craft look than functional. *I presently have a sheet of off the rack 3/4" plywood that would do all of these. *I would stain, and seal with McClosky's. Will the 3/4" standard grade AB plywood last? *Or should I go to marine grade? *I even thought of playing with it, and buying cedar and going for the On Golden Pond look, which I must admit is tempting, as cedar is not expensive, looks great and weathers better than plywood. Suggestions? ........... Steve PS: *Sor ry go clog the NG with a boat related post, but there seems to be a 12.5% category of boat posts here ............ *;-) Don't be tempted to "get by with it" "it is just as good or almost as good." Do it right the first time. Measure twice, or in my case four or five times and cut once. it's you boat paint it purple with polka dots if it makes you happy. ifn your wantin to impress others well....... Good point. *I have several small areas on the boat that would really finish it off with !!!'s to have stained wood with a clear urethane. *While I'm at it, I shall change the carpet, paint where needed, and just polish up everything. *I really love those old cedar boats, and canoes and kayaks that are cedar, made out of about 1.34 million strips of wood, and you use them for a mirror. *That said, I guess my question is, "Which is going to weather the best, not be a PITA yearly sand and refinish thing, and won't be up there with teak in costs?" *Now, I'm leaning towards cedar. AND, a protective cover/housing is being constructed as we speak to get it out of the sun. Steve Heart surgery pending? Read up and prepare. Learn how to care for a friend. *http://cabgbypasssurgery.com Well, if you want it to weather better, get BS1088 Occoume "marine" (I know, redundant) plywood. Remember, it is not quite as stiff as marine ply, but you can leave the stuff uncoated in the sun for over a decade, like the hull in my backyard and it will still not start to delaminate or rot... As long as you keep it relatively dry. The boat was a project I never finished and every year it still amazes me. It was made from Jobert brand Occoume BS1088... -- Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese! Like your failed, unfinished, redundant life, you tosser. |
Is it worth it?
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On Sep 11, 11:11 pm, wrote: Steve B wrote: I am going to go through my Lund, and put a triangular wood deck on the front, and at various locations throughout the boat. More for the Chris Craft look than functional. I presently have a sheet of off the rack 3/4" plywood that would do all of these. I would stain, and seal with McClosky's. Will the 3/4" standard grade AB plywood last? Or should I go to marine grade? I even thought of playing with it, and buying cedar and going for the On Golden Pond look, which I must admit is tempting, as cedar is not expensive, looks great and weathers better than plywood. Suggestions? ........... Steve PS: Sorry go clog the NG with a boat related post, but there seems to be a 12.5% category of boat posts here ............ ;-) You can get pressure treated 3/4" CDX plywood as an alternative. Marine ply is big bucks and ABX has exterior glue for limited exterior exposure. If it's going to be exposed, you might want to look into some epoxy coatings. Marine ply is big bucks Only for a cheap skate Yellow Back like you. What a ******. I can afford to see a dentist twice a year. You haven't visited on since the 80's. |
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