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aft deck replacement
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:20 pm
by dodgeem
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:22 pm
by prowlersfish
White oak for the suports
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:35 pm
by dodgeem
You think 1X2's will be adequate?
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:36 pm
by rbcool
White oak is great. Laminating 1x3s together, glued and screwed, is VERY strong. Make sure you prime all six sides.
Ron
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 8:57 pm
by dodgeem
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...
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 9:17 pm
by rbcool
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
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:15 pm
by RWS
white oak?
What about tubular aluminum extrusions?
1" x 2"
Benefits?
Any negatives here?
RWS
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:22 pm
by dodgeem
Kent Island is great, got a few friends up there. I'd definitely be in!
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:50 pm
by prowlersfish
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
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:41 am
by RWS
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
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 6:53 pm
by dodgeem
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.
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 7:45 pm
by Peter
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....
