iboats - The #1 Store For Everything Boating
 
  #1  
Old April 2nd, 2008, 12:48 AM
playme1979 playme1979 is offline
Cadet
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 6
Default replacing decking on 24 ft pontoon boat

ive read alot on this site before doing this restoration but im a bit confused about what type of wood i should use for my deck. the boat is a solid aluminum. ive read that some pt plywood is bad for aluminum i need someone that can give me some pointers before i start the project this weekend. I have been told that where the joints of plywood come together on the aluminum beams to use a tar tape or just some form of cold tar to coat the aluminum does this sound right and what type of screws should i use. Any and all help appreciated also whats this resin i keep reading about ex: fiber glass resin ?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old April 2nd, 2008, 05:52 AM
tashasdaddy's Avatar
tashasdaddy tashasdaddy is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 46,169
Default Re: replacing decking on 24 ft pontoon boat

it i were doing a toon deck, i would coat all side of the wood with a good sealer, (not Thompsons). either oil base paint, or a type of glass. either poly or epoxy, poly is cheaper. i would use exterior grade plywood, and probably 3/4 inch tongue and groved joints, i would use stainless screws, but you have to predrill every hole, if you don't the stainless will break off. the coat over the screws with another coat of sealer. when attaching anything to the deck seal the fastener with, 3m4200. to keep water from penetrating the break in the seals.
__________________
FLORIDA GATORS
TEBOW Country

See you at the 2nd Florida get together, April 23-25, 2010. Crystal Springs, FL
http://forums.iboats.com/forumdisplay.php?f=13

we all need to support iboats marine store when ever possible. you get, competitive prices. fast shipping, top notch customer service. also it provides us, this great FREE forum.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
pontoon decking MichaelMullis Boat Restoration and Building 7 August 4th, 2009 03:55 PM
Replacing decking ml8163 Boat Restoration and Building 11 March 4th, 2008 01:44 PM
Replacing some decking on 84 Dixie Skier lucenut Boat Restoration and Building 2 October 7th, 2006 11:11 AM
Need Opinion For New Decking Pontoon shorty28 Boat Restoration and Building 7 April 18th, 2004 09:48 AM
Replacing decking & stringers with composists?? Boilermaker Boat Restoration and Building 11 January 6th, 2004 02:00 PM

iboats Forum Directory
Over 100,000 forum posts organized by topic
Outboard Motor Topics
Mercury Outboards
Johnson Outboards
Evinrude Outboards
Force Outboards
Yamaha Outboards
Mariner Outboards
Suzuki Outboards
Honda Outboards
Chrysler Outboards
Tohatsu Outboards
Nissan Outboards
Outboard Motors: non-repair
Vintage Outboards

I/O and Inboard Topics
MerCruiser
OMC I/O, Inboard
Volvo Penta

Propeller Help
Boat Propellers

Boat Repair and Products
Boat Building and Repair
Fiberglass Boat Repair
Marine Electronics
Boat Trailers and Towing
Boat Names
Boat Covers
Boat Parts

Boating Activities Talk
Boating Topics and Questions
Boating Activities and Destinations
Boating Blunders
Boat Shows
Wakeboarding
Water Skiing

Fishing Discussions
Freshwater Fishing
Saltwater Fishing

Boat Type Topics
Aluminum Boats
Bass Boats
Bowrider Boats
Center Console Boats
Cruiser Boats
Cuddy Cabin Boats
Deckboats
Fishing Boats
Fish and Ski Boats
Houseboats
Jet Boats
Jon Boats
Pontoon Boats
Powerboats
PWC Forum
Ski Boats
New Boats
Used Boats

Boat Manufacturers
Boats 250+ Manufacturers
Bayliner Boats
Sea Ray Boats
Zodiac Boats



Outboards

Power Heads

Lower Units

Propellers

Inflatable Boats

Boat Manuals

Engine Parts

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:11 AM.