Marine Lumber?

[jhk1959]

I have a boat that needs a new floor. I spoke with a guy about using a plastic material made by Taco Marine. It is heavier than regular wood plywood & a lot more expensive, but supposedly will last forever & never rot. Does anyone have experience with this stuff? Comments?<br />Thanks,<br />John

 

[DangerDan]

Re: Marine Lumber?

Never is a long time. Will your boat last long enough for a forever price to be effective?

 

[crab bait]

Re: Marine Lumber?

if'n it's anything like 'trek'(?) lumber made from recycled plastic.. it has no strength.. but yes,, last forever.. <br /><br />than what.. what glue to use ..?? how to ty it into the hull sides..?? does it take shear loads /flex well..?? ect..

 

[Wimperdink]

Re: Marine Lumber?

http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/...99215&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10051 <br /><br />That stuff looks just like the sheets of plastic I have... Incredibly expensive and will require a fair bit of support under it to keep it from drooping. Flex will not be a problem, attachment using various <br />epoxy's will hold no prob, and will outlast the boat.. now that being said, are you going to rebuild the stringers with this stuff too? would hate to have to cut this stuff up later to replace stringers.. the expense is staggering compared to regular wood that will last just fine if its prepped and isntalled properly and for about 1/8th the cost.<br /><br />The largest sheet boaters world offers is 24" x 54" x ½" for $75 each And you still have to seal the seams<br /><br />yikes

 

[garrett61]

Re: Marine Lumber?

Sneak in here for help on wood also. Im about to purchase wood for the transom anyone know where online ships at a non rip off? I cant find it anywhere locally. I was going to go with treated like the deck but i dont want to wait

 

[Bondo]

Re: Marine Lumber?

I don't think you can beat the cost-effectiveness of locally bought P/T Plywood.........<br />Around here it's readily available in 1/2",+ 3/4"....... <br />You can glue up any size you need from that........

 

[jhk1959]

Re: Marine Lumber?

So should I use regular pressure treated plywood?<br />Thanks,<br />John

 

[jhk1959]

Re: Marine Lumber?

As a rookie boater who is pretty handy & good at figuring things out as far as mechanical, repairs, etc...how much time can I expect to put in to replacing the floor with plywood, fiberglass, etc?<br />Thanks,<br />John

 

[Bondo]

Re: Marine Lumber?

That would probably fall somewhere in between 100hrs,+ 1000hrs................... <br /><br />Owning a Boat is like Owning a House,............<br /><br />Even when it's Done,.............. There's More to Do.................

 

[epresutti]

Re: Marine Lumber?

Kaptain,<br /><br />As I was cautioned, DO NOT USE PRESSURE TREATED WOOD if you plan to encapsulate the wood in glass or attach glass to it.<br /><br />Pressure treated wood (new stuff) is very wet when you purchase it, it has significantly more weight than reqular (or Marine plywood). If the wood does not dry out, I am told it will rot from the inside out. Also you will have a very hard time getting resin to stick to presure treated, it will delaminate.<br /><br />There is a lot of info on this subject in these forums, just do a search on "marine plywood".<br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />Ed.

 

[crab bait]

Re: Marine Lumber?

my understanding as well,ED..an if'n it is dried or wait for it to,, it's usually one big warpped split checked mess..with many weak an bad spots ..for it's usually made from junk c-d grade. <br /><br />if anyone is going to use doug fir marine ply ( common marine ply ).. it's great stuff but very $$$..<br /><br /> check out AB doug fir exterior.. almost as good an lots cheaper.. <br /><br />home centers don't carry it but lumber yards do an/or can order in a week..

 

[fseries]

Re: Marine Lumber?

you would be better off to get marine treated lumber it will not give as much as trek would <br />but just make sure you are buying marine lumber

 

[dolluper]

Re: Marine Lumber?

Whatever you decide on use sealant on your bolt holes or screws [towing hooks,motor attachment,slashwell drains,bottom drain or things screwed into floor]3M 5200 slow or fast cure.Cause it will rot again if not sealed