Mahogony for transom

wiltop

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Has anyone used Mahogony ply for transom rebuild? I'm going to use polyester resin with 1.5 oz CSM and 1708 mat.

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Cadwelder

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Re: Mahogony for transom

Has anyone used Mahogony ply for transom rebuild? I'm going to use polyester resin with 1.5 oz CSM and 1708 mat.

Thanks!

No, but there are marine grade plywood with mahogony veneers.....but for the price I'd hate to waste it on a transom. But as far as would it be okay.....sure as long as it's marine grade.

Your choice of polyester and 1708 are just fine.
 

rickryder

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Re: Mahogony for transom

I use good old ext grade ply....does the mohogany ply have waterproof glue like CDX ext ply?
 

wiltop

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Re: Mahogony for transom

yes it does have the glue like CDX, but it is quite expensive here in Guam and it is heavy, but very flat and no voids. I've seen some use it on floors but don't know anyone that used it on the transom.
 

wiltop

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Re: Mahogony for transom

Yes, there's some lumber yards here that carry the AC exterior grade. Seems to be the choice...
 
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