Floorboard replacement

[canalsailor]

I just picked up an 18', 94 Alumaweld Intruder. The floorboards are rotten and need to be replaced. I don't know if I should replace with marine plywood and reuse the cover material or if there is a better material to use. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Floorboard replacement

Marine plywood would be ideal. Many of us have used regular exterior ply. Just make sure you stay away from pressure treated as it eats aluminum.

 

[canalsailor]

Re: Floorboard replacement

Thanks for the heads up on pressure treated plywood. Has anyone used synthetic(plastic) boards?

 

[canalsailor]

Re: Floorboard replacement

Has anyone used starboard for floorboard replacement?

 

[chargerboy]

Re: Floorboard replacement

Sounds like a good idea, but very costly. Plywood sealed right should last a very long time (guessing 50 years). By then, I'm sure you'll have moved on to another boat.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Floorboard replacement

Has anyone used starboard for floorboard replacement?

Ayuh,... Sounds awfully Slippery...

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Floorboard replacement

Boats don't have floors, they have Decks. Like Oops said, most people on here use Ext. Grade ply with Glass and Resin.