Which type of plywood should I use?

Zq8 Blazer

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I have a Monark 1660 Jon boat and I don't use it a lot(maybe 3-4 times a year), but the deck on it is very small and I would like to extend it so that I can mount a seat up front. Should I use marine plywood or pressure treated plywood with a lifetime warranty? I know marine is probably the best, but with it seeing as little use as it does I didn't know if it would be worth the extra money.
 
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Scott Danforth

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Exterior grade ACX.

Dont use pressure treated on aluminum. The chemicals thet use to treat the wood will corrode the aluminum
 

Scott Danforth

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You only need the 1/2 thick, however yes. Menards premium is araucoply which has more thinner layers resulting in more strength
 
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