Good materials to use on non-standing surfaces.

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lap202

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Using 1/2" plywood for my deck that will be on the bottom of the boat. I have a shallow 12'er so I'm limited in what I can do, but I'm itching to have more than a crappy aluminum.

Was curious if there are better materials to use on surfaces that aren't stood on that would be lighter than plywood. Doing what I can to minimize weight added to the boat. Its rated for 3 so aiming to keep weight addition minimal so i can comfortably fish 2.

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I have been using floor underlayment, it is under 1/4 inch thick. Be sure to waterproof it well, as I don't think it is exterior grade.
It has good surface finish & paints well.
 
What type of surfaces do you mean? Vertical faces in a build out or lateral areas you have no need to stand on?
 
FRP - 1/8" fiberglass board.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836#.Ul3LUVCkoas
 
onthewater102 said:
FRP - 1/8" fiberglass board.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-ft-x-8-ft-White-090-FRP-Wall-Board-MFTF12IXA480009600/100389836#.Ul3LUVCkoas
Think you take the cake. This is actually fairly affordable and should cover all my verticle surfaces under the benches.

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I used it for my decking surfaces supported with poured foam and it's held up fine for 4 years and counting. I sanded it before priming it to get off whatever gloss finish they apply to it at the factory.
 

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