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<blockquote data-quote="kfa4303" data-source="post: 329973" data-attributes="member: 7274"><p>+1. Several layers of laminated plywood are actually much stronger than a solid piece of dimensional lumber. You cannot use pressure treated wood on an aluminum hull as it will cause pitting. Instead, use high quality exterior grade plywood and seal it. Most folks find that two layers of 3/4" plywood glued and screwed together is more than strong enough. You can then seal it by using spreadable 2-part epoxy (nice, but pricey and you usually have to order it), Spar Urethane (very good. available at lowes/HD), or even Quality exterior grade paint (I like Rustoleum Professional Oil Based Enamel). You'll then need to mount it to the hull using stainless steel hardware dipped in a bit of 3M 5200 marine caulk. That's really about it. You can get everything you need, except the epoxy, from lowes/HD. If you have a West Marine near by they will sell epoxy, if you want to go that route.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kfa4303, post: 329973, member: 7274"] +1. Several layers of laminated plywood are actually much stronger than a solid piece of dimensional lumber. You cannot use pressure treated wood on an aluminum hull as it will cause pitting. Instead, use high quality exterior grade plywood and seal it. Most folks find that two layers of 3/4" plywood glued and screwed together is more than strong enough. You can then seal it by using spreadable 2-part epoxy (nice, but pricey and you usually have to order it), Spar Urethane (very good. available at lowes/HD), or even Quality exterior grade paint (I like Rustoleum Professional Oil Based Enamel). You'll then need to mount it to the hull using stainless steel hardware dipped in a bit of 3M 5200 marine caulk. That's really about it. You can get everything you need, except the epoxy, from lowes/HD. If you have a West Marine near by they will sell epoxy, if you want to go that route. [/QUOTE]
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