how much plywood should I order?

[paparoof]

Hey!

How many sheets of marine ply should I order to replace the floors in my 1975 Islander?

3/4 inch?

 

[Pugetsound]

Re: how much plywood should I order?

The floor is going to be a full sheet every 4 feet,you will have more left over the further towards the bow . The rest you can figure out buy measuring. I used 1/2 on the floor as its held up a lot with thw flotation. I really if I were much younger used 3/4 on everything for durability.

 

[North Beach]

Re: how much plywood should I order?

You should stick with the thickness of the wood you took out. If not, you could have issues with fitment of other components.

 

[Kainon]

Re: how much plywood should I order?

go with orig thickness, as mention, the fitting issues with the side boards, engine cover, cabin wall..

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: how much plywood should I order?

My advice is to order at least one more sheet than you need based on sq footage...since cutting that bow piece takes two tries for many of us

I'm very glad I went with the 3/4" myself for strength.