Renewing carpets

[cloumar]

Hi,<br /><br />I am on the way to replace the carpeting in my aluminium fish boat, it is 10 years old. I already removed the front deck and strip the carpet on it, the plywood board is still in good shape but since I am in the processing should I put a coat of any wood preservative or not on the plywood ?<br /><br />Also what you guys use to seal between the deck and the livewell, originally it was some kind of plumber putty, should I use the same stuff or use some kind of silicone sealer instead ?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Smoky

 

[Solittle]

Re: Renewing carpets

Smokey - A wood preservative or any other protective coating for that matter ain't gonna hurt - How did you manage to get 10 years out of what is there? Like you don't really need any suggestions from here.

 

[MrBill]

Re: Renewing carpets

Soak the plywood really well with a wood preservative or sealer. I've used several coats on some plywood in my boat and it really does the job. For soft areas use a wood rot restorer, very expensive for large areas but it turns soft wood rock-hard. Eight ounces is about $8 and it evaporates so fast you need to plan your work... but it is effective for spots that can't be replaced easily.<br /><br />Also, marine carpet is now sold in the Home Depot and Lowe's store near me for about $6 per yard. Same stuff in my friend's new Crownline except it's not edged and grommeted.

 

[cloumar]

Re: Renewing carpets

Thanks for the answers <br /><br />Smoky