ericzerka24
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Well here is what i looked like back in July right after I purchased it from someone on craigslist for $130. Only had a couple leaks but was an easy fix.
skimsucka said:Loving your simple set up . I have a similar boat for sale on craigslist by me right now for 100$ no leaks ! I was wondering how stable is your boat the way its set up?
SilverFox said:Is that a Sears boat?
Looking good.
FishyItch said:I'm by no means an expert (haven't even started on my boat yet), but I've seen a lot of guys on this site say that treated wood is a big no-no. I think it has something to do with the copper in the treatment eating away at the aluminum.
I don't mean to spoil anything, but it might be worth looking into. Somebody who knows more than me will hopefully post and explain it better than I can.
ericzerka24 said:FishyItch said:I'm by no means an expert (haven't even started on my boat yet), but I've seen a lot of guys on this site say that treated wood is a big no-no. I think it has something to do with the copper in the treatment eating away at the aluminum.
I don't mean to spoil anything, but it might be worth looking into. Somebody who knows more than me will hopefully post and explain it better than I can.
The plywood is the only treated board. I let it dry out completely and then sealed it with a water sealant. It is also wrapped in carpet so there is no way the chemicals used can come in contact with the aluminum. All the support boards were also sealed with the same sealant.
BaitCaster said:Outstanding job. I love the rod locker - and the colour. However, after all that great are you planning to instal a proper boat seat?
BaitCaster said:ericzerka24 said:FishyItch said:I'm by no means an expert (haven't even started on my boat yet), but I've seen a lot of guys on this site say that treated wood is a big no-no. I think it has something to do with the copper in the treatment eating away at the aluminum.
I don't mean to spoil anything, but it might be worth looking into. Somebody who knows more than me will hopefully post and explain it better than I can.
The plywood is the only treated board. I let it dry out completely and then sealed it with a water sealant. It is also wrapped in carpet so there is no way the chemicals used can come in contact with the aluminum. All the support boards were also sealed with the same sealant.
Actually, you can get pitting even if the treated lumber has carpet on it. There was a thread in here a while back where a guy was getting corrosion on his boat where it was resting on the carpeted/treated bunks.
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