Is it worth it?
 

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 ............ ;-)

Is it worth it?
 

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.

Is it worth it?
 

"Steve B" wrote in message
...
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 ............ ;-)
Boat related - sheesh.
I use exterior fir plywood. same wood and glue as marine ply but fewer
layer, only 1 finish side and maybe a few gaps in the core. 1/2 the price of
marine ply.
Thanks for the on topic post.

Is it worth it?
 

In article m,
says...

"Steve B" wrote in message
...
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 ............ ;-)
Boat related - sheesh.
I use exterior fir plywood. same wood and glue as marine ply but fewer
layer, only 1 finish side and maybe a few gaps in the core. 1/2 the price of
marine ply.
Thanks for the on topic post.

I agree with the above.. Use exterior ply, and paint or otherwise seal
it well. Allow it to breathe though, don't completely close it off
behind it. Ext ply has basically the same glue, it's just not a
carefully manufactured and it can have voids which for your needs won't
make a difference... As always, be careful adding weight to the hull
that wasn't designed to be there in the first place...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

Is it worth it?
 

On Sep 11, 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: *Sorry go clog the NG with a boat related post, but there seems to be a
12.5% category of boat posts here ............ *;-)

Will the 3/4" standard grade AB plywood last?

No, the glues used are not water friendly.

Is it worth it?
 

On Sep 11, 11:11*pm, LG 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 ******.

Is it worth it?
 

On Sep 12, 10:28*am, I am Tosk
wrote:
In article m,
says...





"Steve B" wrote in message
...
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 ............ *;-)
Boat related - sheesh.
I use exterior fir plywood. same wood and glue as marine ply but fewer
layer, only 1 finish side and maybe a few gaps in the core. 1/2 the price of
marine ply.
Thanks for the on topic post.

I agree with the above.. Use exterior ply, and paint or otherwise seal
it well. Allow it to breathe though, don't completely close it off
behind it. Ext ply has basically the same glue, it's just not a
carefully manufactured and it can have voids which for your needs won't
make a difference... As always, be careful adding weight to the hull
that wasn't designed to be there in the first place...

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

....says the Skunk Head who lives his life off of his Wife, and
Daughter.

Is it worth it?
 

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.......

Is it worth it?
 

"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

Is it worth it?
 

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!