Seat Rebuild

[manykids]

I am replacing the plywood under the bow seats on my '79 Cobalt. Does anyone have recommendations for staples to used on the bottom? I am using treated 1 X 6 wood instead of plywood, so it should last longer.

 

[Northern Eclipse]

Re: Seat Rebuild

Arrow make Stainless staples for your standard staple Gun, I have purchased them at Home Depo

 

[SwampNut]

Re: Seat Rebuild

Wood is a very bad idea. It will warp. Plywood resist warping by having wood layers in different directions so they pull against each other. As you heat/cool humidify/dry plain wood, it will warp and often crack.<br /><br />Marine or outdoor grade plywood is the best bet. If nothing else, sealing standard plywood with three coats of Kilz primer will make it nearly waterproof.

 

[manykids]

Re: Seat Rebuild

Even treated wood will warp? What if I treat the wood w/ Kilz?

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Seat Rebuild

I would recommend plywood and sealed with some kind of a resin. Definitely use stainless staples, cost more but well worth it. You will always get water down there from wet bathing suits, rain or just spray from going through the waves. You don't mention if these seats are hinged or lift off for storage underneath but the 1 x 6 could warp or just split as it dries out and the weatherproofing doesn't go all the way through.

 

[manykids]

Re: Seat Rebuild

The seats are hinged for storage. Is the main reason for the warping because one side is covered and the other not? As opposed to my deck that allows air to circulate?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Seat Rebuild

Is the main reason for the warping because one side is covered and the other not?

The Main Reason wood Warps is,...........<br /><br />Because it's WOOD.........<br /><br />No Matter HOW you seal it,... It's internal Water Content Changes with the Weather.......<br /><br />As stated above,.... Plywood has it's Grain Orientation Alternated,....<br />Thus,.... It pulls,+ pushes Against Itself,... Rather than Warping.........<br /><br />If you insist on P/T,.... Use P/T Plywood.....