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Pros and cons of aluminum decking vs plywood decking
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<blockquote data-quote="MrSimon" data-source="post: 297221" data-attributes="member: 5461"><p>I'm a big aluminum fan!</p><p></p><p>As you said, once you treat, seal, and paint plywood .... it costs about the same as a sheet of aluminum.</p><p></p><p>Old aluminum ladders make excellent bracing material. I've gotten a few 20 foot ladders off Craigslist for less than $20. Its a great option.</p><p></p><p>Riveting is the way to go ... with some nuts and bolts thrown in where you need them. A good rivet gun shouldn't be more than $50 and rivets are fairly cheap. </p><p></p><p>Spend a lot of time sitting in your boat thinking and visualizing what you want .... then draw some pictures .... refine them .... and just get started.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrSimon, post: 297221, member: 5461"] I'm a big aluminum fan! As you said, once you treat, seal, and paint plywood .... it costs about the same as a sheet of aluminum. Old aluminum ladders make excellent bracing material. I've gotten a few 20 foot ladders off Craigslist for less than $20. Its a great option. Riveting is the way to go ... with some nuts and bolts thrown in where you need them. A good rivet gun shouldn't be more than $50 and rivets are fairly cheap. Spend a lot of time sitting in your boat thinking and visualizing what you want .... then draw some pictures .... refine them .... and just get started. [/QUOTE]
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