89 Ebbtide bass boat deck replacement Questions!

[JOE A]

Hey folks! I need some answers on how to replace the boat decking. Please help me with a few simple answers from those of you that have done this before...
1. Marine plywood is hard to find locally... will pressure treated plywood work?
2. What should I coat it with?
3. What about the gaps? What to caulk or spray there?
Never done this before, but I'll figure it out with some help! Thanks!!!

 

[Bondo]

Re: 89 Ebbtide bass boat deck replacement Questions!

Hey folks! I need some answers on how to replace the boat decking. Please help me with a few simple answers from those of you that have done this before...
1. Marine plywood is hard to find locally... will pressure treated plywood work?
2. What should I coat it with?
3. What about the gaps? What to caulk or spray there?
Never done this before, but I'll figure it out with some help! Thanks!!!

Ayuh,... Welcome Aboard,...
All yer answers are here in this forum for the readin',...

#1, Sure, but it's usually gota be dried out, as it tends to be damp to wet when new...

#2, Fiberglass, 'n polyester resin works for most of Us...
Epoxy is another option, although Much more Expensive...

#3, the Gaps are usually filled with thickened resin,...
Aka; Peanutbutter...

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: 89 Ebbtide bass boat deck replacement Questions!

Your questions are very broad....Bondo is correct and I would highly recommend doing a search here as there are tons of threads on this very subject with pictures and much detail. And any detail you can't find just ask and it'll be answered.

Welcome to iboats.

 

[JOE A]

Re: 89 Ebbtide bass boat deck replacement Questions!

Thanks! I highly appreciate you takin' the time to answer... I'm going outside now to continue takin' off two more pieces of carpet off the back and side compartments... I don't mind doing the work myself... and I really appreciate you guys helping the newbies out!

 

[JOE A]

Re: 89 Ebbtide bass boat deck replacement Questions!

Thanks Cadwelder! I've been looking at threads all morning... and to be honest, couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.... found a lot of similar threads... I'm sure they're there... I just joined this morning... so I'll learn... Thanks again! Joe A

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: 89 Ebbtide bass boat deck replacement Questions!

Thanks Cadwelder! I've been looking at threads all morning... and to be honest, couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.... found a lot of similar threads... I'm sure they're there... I just joined this morning... so I'll learn... Thanks again! Joe A

Hello Joe..and welcome to Iboats..

First read this post ..

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=444084

Pics..make model ???

We are really good at resto/repairs..but we are somewhat lacking the Mind reading thingy..It could be just me though..

YD.