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1959 Alumcraft FDR--UPDATED--12-30-11--got a motor!!
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<blockquote data-quote="Bigkat650" data-source="post: 232720" data-attributes="member: 7270"><p>I looked through several restoration projects, and I had a question that I didn't find the answer to, so thought I would ask:</p><p></p><p>What kind of ply are you guys using for the floor boards? Do I have to use Marine Ply, and if so, where can I find it? Lowes said all they had was pressure treated ply and that is what they recommend. However I don't think that is what I want to use, as I know pressure treated tends to warp. Also, from the pics of the in progress restorations I have seen on here--none of them have the color of treated ply.</p><p></p><p>Honestly I'm going for good, I don't need great/perfect. If there is a decent 'budget' option for ply, that would last in good condition for several years with some minimal care--I would be interested. It doesn't necessarily have to outlast the life of the boat. And I also don't mind doing a little extra work (such as sealing, etc.) in order to save a couple bucks.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the help guys!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigkat650, post: 232720, member: 7270"] I looked through several restoration projects, and I had a question that I didn't find the answer to, so thought I would ask: What kind of ply are you guys using for the floor boards? Do I have to use Marine Ply, and if so, where can I find it? Lowes said all they had was pressure treated ply and that is what they recommend. However I don't think that is what I want to use, as I know pressure treated tends to warp. Also, from the pics of the in progress restorations I have seen on here--none of them have the color of treated ply. Honestly I'm going for good, I don't need great/perfect. If there is a decent 'budget' option for ply, that would last in good condition for several years with some minimal care--I would be interested. It doesn't necessarily have to outlast the life of the boat. And I also don't mind doing a little extra work (such as sealing, etc.) in order to save a couple bucks. Thanks for the help guys!! [/QUOTE]
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