Boat wood

[Larry and a Cat named Dub]

I am in need to replace the wood on the back of my Jon boat . I was thinking of using the composite deck material. to avoid rotting Any thoughts? It needs to be 1 1/4 thick and about 40" long and 6" wide

[Lawrence]

I would be worried about the structural value of composite material. That wood is a structural member of your boat and should be replaced with the same or better material.

[Charlie Morgan]

Nice idea, but the composite stuff is too flexible for this application. Teak, Mahogany, or White (NOT red) Oak. Cypress would also work if you come across any.

CWM

[JoeSpareBedroom]

Post this in rec.boats, and be prepared for more ideas than you probably wanted.

[bill allemann]

2 layers of 5/8" pressure treated plywood.

[Jim Yanik]

"Larry and a Cat named Dub" wrote in news:giBSh.2075$ [e-mail]:

use marine grade plywood. regular plywoods will not use the proper glue.