decking question

Discussion in 'Boat Yard Basics' started by flyfisheraa573, May 26, 2010.

  1. May 26, 2010 #1
    flyfisheraa573

    flyfisheraa573 Well-Known Member

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    I have a re-do going on...trying to think this out without over thinking it...

    Cutting out the benches....adding bulkheads, and decks...

    Looking at Marine Grade plywood, or similar.

    What thickness do I need for the bulkheads & dividers?

    how about the decks?

    I was thinking 3/8 for the bulkheads, and 1/2 for the decks...but I don't want to over or under shoot this...I want the least weight possible with those materials, but not sacrificing stability and strength
     
    flyfisheraa573, May 26, 2010
    flyfisheraa573, May 26, 2010
  3. May 26, 2010 #2
    Brett

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    !/4 inch marine ply will work fine for bulkheads.
    Can be used for decking also if cambered and
    a layer of 6 oz tooling cloth applied to each side
    over proper framing.
     
    Brett, May 26, 2010
    Brett, May 26, 2010

  5. May 26, 2010 #3
    FSUfisher

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    Yeah I chickened out and got 1/2-inch. Well, my deck will be overbuilt. Try Brett's method of bending the deck in a slight frown shape to resist moment forces. That may be the "camber" he's referring to.

    Brett, you used luaun too, right? That stuff's pretty well priced.
     
    FSUfisher, May 26, 2010
    FSUfisher, May 26, 2010
  6. May 26, 2010 #4
    Brett

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    1/4 inch water resistant luan, sealed with epoxy and fiberglass, both sides.
     
    Brett, May 26, 2010
    Brett, May 26, 2010
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