aft deck replacement

dodgeem · Post by **dodgeem** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:20 pm

I am in the middle of replacing the deck on my f36, I like to overbuild anything I do especially when I am going to these measures. I want to add some supports for under the deck and above the fuel tanks/generator. I am trying to find out what would be the best wood for these supports. Also the wood below the gunnel seems to be starting to rot and I was curious as to what others have done to replace this as far as materals go. Thanks in advance, I have to say this has been the most fun I have had working this hard. Can't wait til spring.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:22 pm

White oak for the suports

dodgeem · Post by **dodgeem** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:35 pm

You think 1X2's will be adequate?

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:36 pm

White oak is great. Laminating 1x3s together, glued and screwed, is VERY strong. Make sure you prime all six sides.

Ron

dodgeem · Post by **dodgeem** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:57 pm

Thanks Ron, I'll pick up a ton 1X3's tomorrow and start the process. My wife can't realize why this justifies vacation days...

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:17 pm

dodgeem wrote:Thanks Ron, I'll pick up a ton 1X3's tomorrow and start the process. My wife can't realize why this justifies vacation days...

We'll all be looking forward to seeing the final product at the next get together. Hope you can make it.
I've got some friends who are always nagging me to cruise up to Kent Island some time. Maybe next summer we can raft up.

Ron

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:15 pm

white oak?

What about tubular aluminum extrusions?

1" x 2"

Benefits?

Any negatives here?

RWS

dodgeem · Post by **dodgeem** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:22 pm

Kent Island is great, got a few friends up there. I'd definitely be in!

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:50 pm

RWS wrote:white oak?

What about tubular aluminum extrusions?

1" x 2"

Benefits?

Any negatives here?

RWS

I would think it would be harder to work with

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:41 am

I used the aluminum to reinforce my sagging engine compartment lids.

Simply bolted them in. No glassing involved.

Lightweight, strong and they won't bend.

Won't rot either.

RWS

dodgeem · Post by **dodgeem** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:53 pm

The deck is completely off now and I can see a few problems with the previous deck installer....They used 1/2 regular plywood with no expoxy then glassed over it(sort of) and then topped it off with linoleum. Tomorrow I'll replace most of 1X3 single supports with dual 1x4 white oak, cut the 3/4 marine plywood to fit and start coating in epoxy. Not sure if I am going to glass over all of it or just use a herculiner/kiwi roll in coating. I'll try to post some pics tomorrow night.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:45 pm

not having teak on the cockpit floor is like vanilla ice cream without the chocolate sauce,...now's your chance to express your traditional roots....