MC_What have I done?!
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Jun 8, 2019
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Don't use hardwood ply... Either find a lumber dealer and by marine grade BS1088 rated plywood (lots of money) or do what pretty much everyone here does and use either BCX or ACX(if you can find it) from the big box stores...
Hardwood ply does not use waterproof glue and no matter how well you seal it with polyester or epoxy resin, over time it will still absorb moisture and lose its structure.
I used BCX on mine for the transom, however, I used 1/2" MDO ply for my floor and seat box structures. MDO is an exterior rated plywood that has a resin impregnated face on it... Its used a lot for road signs/etc
Thanks for the information Mad Props, this is probably that most stressful thing I have been trying to figure out(and the right fiberglass materials to use on each section) as a complete rookie and no local boat shops to talk to.
I did end up finding FIR MDO ply at my local Menards, I love that it is all in stock and they even have helper sheets so don't have to buy more than I need which I think will end up saving me some money also! Thanks again!!