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Old 05-21-2009, 07:56 AM   #1
CaptMike
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Exterior plywood with stainless (NOT galvanized) screws sounds good. Seal the ends, especially the ends that you cut, with epoxy and don't forget to paint the bottom before you screw it down. I've tried mixing a little sand in with the epoxy paint to create a nonskid, it works well but you really have to mix it up and be careful of how much you put in (not too much). If you want to go the carpet route (not reccommended) try attaching it with snaps like some sea rays have so you can take it out when you're not using the boat or it it gets too gross you can easily replace it.
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Old 05-21-2009, 09:45 AM   #2
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Did mine with pressure treated 3/4 plywood, painted with Krylon camo (light khaki). My Mirrocraft has one inch half round ribbing every foot so I drilled thru the plywood and used #8 x 3/4 ss screws to secure deck to ribs. Been 6 years now and held up great.

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