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<blockquote data-quote="reedjj" data-source="post: 181961" data-attributes="member: 4585"><p>If your going to go with wood instead of aluminum for the framing.....Myself and a lot of other people on here used 2x2's and galvanized brackets (L and 4 pt) they work great and are plenty strong. If you are Xtra large 250 plus. You might want to go with 2x3's or a mix of 2x2 and 2x3's. 15/32's and 3/4 ply are good for the decking too.</p><p></p><p>I am fairly new to this site myself and have learned a lot from these guys.</p><p></p><p>A couple of the the most important lessons I learned are..... NOT to use pressure treated plywood (it corrodes alum) or marine Plywood (way overpriced). Just get regular exterior sheething ply and use a couple coats of spar urethane (I used spray cans by minwax from HD). Also use closed cell foam if your going to use foam anywhere.</p><p></p><p>apparently line-X and Durabak are good products to use as well.</p><p></p><p>Take your time and have fun with this build. Part of the reason you are doing this if for the enjoyment of the restoration process. If you take your time, find good deals, ask questions, and take advice from experienced "tin-boaters" you will have fun with it and it will be a memorable experience.</p><p></p><p>I am already searching for my next project.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reedjj, post: 181961, member: 4585"] If your going to go with wood instead of aluminum for the framing.....Myself and a lot of other people on here used 2x2's and galvanized brackets (L and 4 pt) they work great and are plenty strong. If you are Xtra large 250 plus. You might want to go with 2x3's or a mix of 2x2 and 2x3's. 15/32's and 3/4 ply are good for the decking too. I am fairly new to this site myself and have learned a lot from these guys. A couple of the the most important lessons I learned are..... NOT to use pressure treated plywood (it corrodes alum) or marine Plywood (way overpriced). Just get regular exterior sheething ply and use a couple coats of spar urethane (I used spray cans by minwax from HD). Also use closed cell foam if your going to use foam anywhere. apparently line-X and Durabak are good products to use as well. Take your time and have fun with this build. Part of the reason you are doing this if for the enjoyment of the restoration process. If you take your time, find good deals, ask questions, and take advice from experienced "tin-boaters" you will have fun with it and it will be a memorable experience. I am already searching for my next project. [/QUOTE]
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