mister1031
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This is my first posting to this forum so I hope the topic is appropriate here. Anyway, here is my issue and question:
I have a '84 Century 3000 Sport XL bow-rider that is at the upholstery shop now having a complete re-do and after he pulled up all the carpeting, he's told me the original plywood is delaminating, especially evident as he pulled up the old carpet. He further suggested that the floors should be replaced with new marine plywood before he re-carpets the entire boat. The stuff is not cheap (about $100+ per 4X8 panel)
That being the case, when he pulls up the old plywood, it would seem to be be a good time to examine the stringers, engine supports and transom. Assuming any of them need work, I thought it would would be the best time to do it. I realize an adhesive must be used for the carpet bonding.
Also, I there are some minor fiberglass repairs needed. All this led me to contact a local boat restorer to see if he was interested in the project. I was thinking that, given the age of the boat, I didn't want to spend a ton on this project.
I described the above to the Boat restorer, whose only comment was, "No thanks.....and if your "upholstery guy" says to use marine plywood he doesn't know what he's doing as resin won't stick to it for more than a year.....
So, who is right? The upholsterer or the boat restoration guy? I've always heard that Marine Plywood was the only plywood suitable for boat flooring but what am I missing?
Any comments would be appreciated!
I have a '84 Century 3000 Sport XL bow-rider that is at the upholstery shop now having a complete re-do and after he pulled up all the carpeting, he's told me the original plywood is delaminating, especially evident as he pulled up the old carpet. He further suggested that the floors should be replaced with new marine plywood before he re-carpets the entire boat. The stuff is not cheap (about $100+ per 4X8 panel)
That being the case, when he pulls up the old plywood, it would seem to be be a good time to examine the stringers, engine supports and transom. Assuming any of them need work, I thought it would would be the best time to do it. I realize an adhesive must be used for the carpet bonding.
Also, I there are some minor fiberglass repairs needed. All this led me to contact a local boat restorer to see if he was interested in the project. I was thinking that, given the age of the boat, I didn't want to spend a ton on this project.
I described the above to the Boat restorer, whose only comment was, "No thanks.....and if your "upholstery guy" says to use marine plywood he doesn't know what he's doing as resin won't stick to it for more than a year.....
So, who is right? The upholsterer or the boat restoration guy? I've always heard that Marine Plywood was the only plywood suitable for boat flooring but what am I missing?
Any comments would be appreciated!
