Fairly new member but have used this site for reference for a while.
Bought a Tracker 1542 last summer and decided to make it a little more comfy since I'll be keeping this one.
Wanted it light enough to run trotlines and such but comfortable enough to sit and crappie fish too.
Just my opinion
I usually use 15/32 exterior plywood for weight and strength -- double layers for lids etc. -- I've found most of the waterproofing either dont soak in because of the glues in the plywood or I have to add too much material which adds weight -- I've also used fiberglass resin and...