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I have read it is unwise to use treated lumber in an aluminum boat because of corrosion issues. I added a front deck to my Lowe 1648 this week and I used regular SPF 2X4, mostly because most of the wood I used was scrap from another project. The only real new expense was the plywood and a box of deck screws. Eventually I'm going to cut out a door in the deck for storage/cleanout/trolling motor battery, but I want to figure out exactly where my seat should be. That's why it's on a moveable base right now.
My weatherproofing plan for the moment is just to slather it all with Thompson's Water Seal and then recoat periodically. Any better options? I have a big jug of boiled linseed oil if that would be better. My inclination is to go with something that is absorbed rather than a surface sealer like varnish or shellac. What's the general consensus on preserving wood in a boat?
My weatherproofing plan for the moment is just to slather it all with Thompson's Water Seal and then recoat periodically. Any better options? I have a big jug of boiled linseed oil if that would be better. My inclination is to go with something that is absorbed rather than a surface sealer like varnish or shellac. What's the general consensus on preserving wood in a boat?