I need to redo my stern but cannot afford the marine plywood to do it. Are there any other options?
C chujo Cadet Joined Aug 26, 2011 Messages 9 Dec 27, 2020 #1 I need to redo my stern but cannot afford the marine plywood to do it. Are there any other options?
Scott Danforth Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats Staff member Joined Jul 23, 2011 Messages 49,585 Dec 27, 2020 #2 exterior grade plywood can be used ~$40 a sheet. marine plywood can be used ~ $80 a sheet on top of that, you have all the other items and incidentals. the actual cost of the plywood is the cheap part. you should only need 1 sheet.
exterior grade plywood can be used ~$40 a sheet. marine plywood can be used ~ $80 a sheet on top of that, you have all the other items and incidentals. the actual cost of the plywood is the cheap part. you should only need 1 sheet.
C chujo Cadet Joined Aug 26, 2011 Messages 9 Dec 27, 2020 #3 Scott Danforth said: exterior grade plywood can be used ~$40 a sheet. marine plywood can be used ~ $80 a sheet on top of that, you have all the other items and incidentals. the actual cost of the plywood is the cheap part. you should only need 1 sheet. Click to expand... Thanks.
Scott Danforth said: exterior grade plywood can be used ~$40 a sheet. marine plywood can be used ~ $80 a sheet on top of that, you have all the other items and incidentals. the actual cost of the plywood is the cheap part. you should only need 1 sheet. Click to expand... Thanks.
JimS123 Fleet Admiral Joined Jul 27, 2007 Messages 8,165 Dec 27, 2020 #4 The advantage of marine grade plywood is that it is solid core. Sure, ext will work but you better also figure in the cost of some real good caulking to fill in the holes or the water intrusion will later require you to do it over again.
The advantage of marine grade plywood is that it is solid core. Sure, ext will work but you better also figure in the cost of some real good caulking to fill in the holes or the water intrusion will later require you to do it over again.
