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01-31-2023, 07:32 PM
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Aluminum boat transom
I haven't changed the plywood that is bolted to the transom of an aluminum boat since I was a kid. I have a 16' Starcraft that has a piece of 3/4" plywood bolted to the transom and it is in need of replacement. Is there a better product out there? Or should I just use another piece of plywood? I was going to use treated or marine ply but asm't sure if there is something new that is better to use.
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02-02-2023, 10:36 AM
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Whatever you do don't use pressure treated with aluminum. It will eat your aluminum very quickly. I would use marine grade plywood with a sealer that it compatible with aluminum.
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02-02-2023, 11:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clambo
Whatever you do don't use pressure treated with aluminum. It will eat your aluminum very quickly. I would use marine grade plywood with a sealer that it compatible with aluminum.
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Good advice. I was unaware that there is a chemical reaction between the two. I have a piece of MDO (Medium Density Overlay) with the paper glued to one side. Its supposed to be marine grade, used on sign work a lot. I think some marine paint and primer and I'm good to go. |
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02-02-2023, 10:50 PM
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just get regular marine grade fir plywood
epoxy it and be done with it
if you plan to have it a long time, coat it with 3 coats of a thin enough penetrating epoxy to begin with once it is fitted. Then glass it in place.
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02-03-2023, 03:28 PM
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Thanks guys. I will talk to a buddy about a piece of Marine ply, and I might have a scrap of PVC laying around.
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02-04-2023, 10:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hookedagain
Thanks guys. I will talk to a buddy about a piece of Marine ply, and I might have a scrap of PVC laying around.
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Hooked...I have alot of 3/4" pvc scraps in my shop that I would be happy to give you. Let me know approx size and I'll "hook" you up |
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02-04-2023, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Hooked...I have alot of 3/4" pvc scraps in my shop that I would be happy to give you. Let me know approx size and I'll "hook" you up
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Thank you very much! I am up in North country right now, but will contact you this week. |
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