However the need for replacing a boat floor does not mean the end of your boating days.
Boat floor replacement plywood.
That was the case with an 80 s vintage skiff purchased to use for crabbing with a trot line.
Our marine plywood for boats is made with cca treated douglas fir veneers and high quality marine grade glue.
Over time boat floors begin to show wear and tear from repeated exposure to the elements specifically water.
All our boat floor replacement plywood panels are manufactured by inland plywood and come with a limited lifetime warranty.
Marine plywood is a great sheet material that can be easily cut using both hand saws and basic power tools.
If the stringers and bulkheads are rotten get them replaced with fiberglass ones.
If you have an old boat there s a good chance some of its pieces parts were built with plywood.
It comes in various different types and grades as well.
The most common material used for boat flooring is bc plywood and it is also used for fiberglass boats in particular.
The need for a new boat floor becomes inevitable when the floor has a soft spongy feel that is a sure sign of dry rot.
Step 1 remove the damaged flooring.
Start removing the old damaged material using an electric saw to cut it.
We also offer water putty for filling in any screw holes gaps or cracks created while installing plywood decking.
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A strong and durable wood it gets its name because it is often used in the construction of boats.
And there s also a good chance some of that plywood has rotted away.