Author Topic: Boat question (Read 3186 times)

mammathoner · « **on:** Mar 24, 2009, 08:56 AM »

I'm starting to think Spring and am replacing the woden deck in my 14' open aluminum boat. I'm using Preasure treated plywood but don't realy want to cover it with carpet. Is there a paint that will stick to PT? I'll mix in some sand to keep it 'non-skid".

ICEMAINEiac · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 08:58 AM »

Go to a Local marine store and youll find marine grade paint you might have to prime it first ? Boaters World has a ton or Hamiltons

JimP · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 09:01 AM »

Use the marine grade plywood, get at least a 5 ply. It is impregnated with resin that will help it last. Good idea on skipping the carpet, it stinks for fishing. There are many coatings that would work well.

mammathoner · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 10:16 AM »

Thanks guys. I didn't 'look before I leaped' and have already cut the floor, ribs and mountings for the seats out of PT. Now I'm doing the 'looking' and find that there's not alot out there for PT. $:-\$

hardwatergrampa · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 10:25 AM »

do not use PT they have been putting copper in the pt for the last 5 years or so the copper will corrode the aluminum

nofishin · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 11:12 AM »

yep . PT will eat through aluminum and galvanized products in a couple of years. need to use brass or stanless with it now.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 11:15 AM »

is that covered in the boating safety.........

hardwatergrampa · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 11:21 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Mar 24, 2009, 11:15 AM

is that covered in the boating safety.........

not yet but when they learn of it in agusta it will be just so they can come up with some type of law for it so they can write us another ticket

ICEMAINEiac · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 02:51 PM »

Quote from: hardwatergrampa on Mar 24, 2009, 10:25 AM

do not use PT they have been putting copper in the pt for the last 5 years or so the copper will corrode the aluminum

REALLY???

ICEMAN-73 · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 05:02 PM »

Really don't use PT on an aluminum boat, I'm a builder and know it will eat through aluminum flashing in no time so definitely don't use it on your aluminum boat!

JimP · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 05:06 PM »

I'm in total agreement not to use the PT. I stinks that you are basically going to waste what you have already done but it will be cheaper than ruining your boat. Marine grade 5 ply is the only way to go. It will last a long time if you keep it dry and coat it regularly. Sorry...

smeltslayer · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 05:40 PM »

I used the 50 yr advantech for the floor in my boat. Held up great for year 1. 8) 8)

kimball07 · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 05:50 PM »

Quote from: ICEMAINEiac on Mar 24, 2009, 08:58 AM

Go to a Local marine store and youll find marine grade paint you might have to prime it first ? Boaters World has a ton or Hamiltons

if its the one by the mall big "going out of business" sign hanging out front might get some clearance paint

billditrite · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 06:00 PM »

Quote from: smeltslayer on Mar 24, 2009, 05:40 PM

I used the 50 yr advantech for the floor in my boat. Held up great for year 1. 8) 8)

been 4 on mine

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 06:30 PM »

that advantac is supposed to have what a 20 yr warentee hmmmm

pegasus · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 24, 2009, 07:13 PM »

I wouldn't use P/T for the splinters alone.

mammathoner · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 06:51 AM »

Thanks. I ordered a sheet of 5 ply Marine plywood and will nix the PT. I plan on painting/sealing with a nonskid paint. Any recomendations?

FloatinWoody · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 07:20 AM »

Some spray adhesive and a light coating of sand would be cheap..

Madpuppy · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 07:48 AM »

If you have a company that sprays bedliners in pickups, have them shoot a coat of bedliner over your plywood. I'm going to have the whole inside of my boat shot with the stuff, a friend of mine had it done and it is def the way to go!

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 09:12 AM »

B4 my lay-off ,I worked in a Paint /Industrial Coatings supply house. What you are looking for is a product from California Paint (andover mass) called Tuff-quick . It`s an oil-based semi gloss paint available in whatever color you want mixed. Lobstermen in the area buy it to paint thier boatdecks and lobster bouys. I painted the bottom of my aluminum bassboat with it to seal up few leaks . Year 2 now -no wear other than beachin wear. You can mix non-skid additive to it (beach sand basically). Takes forever to dry , so plan properly or do it in the garage. Just make sure ya open all the doors and run a fan. Wearing a decent mask with filters is a good idea also. Have some paint thinner on hand for cleaning of tools and spills etc. Call your local paint dealers and find a California dealer. Buying "Marine " paint is a waste of cash. Ask the lobstermen, they luv the Tuff-Quick because it`s bullet proof and far cheaper than any paint labeled "marine".

nofishin · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 01, 2009, 11:15 AM »

Quote from: DasRottweiler on Apr 01, 2009, 09:12 AM

B4 my lay-off ,I worked in a Paint /Industrial Coatings supply house. What you are looking for is a product from California Paint (andover mass) called Tuff-quick . It`s an oil-based semi gloss paint available in whatever color you want mixed. Lobstermen in the area buy it to paint thier boatdecks and lobster bouys. I painted the bottom of my aluminum bassboat with it to seal up few leaks . Year 2 now -no wear other than beachin wear. You can mix non-skid additive to it (beach sand basically). Takes forever to dry , so plan properly or do it in the garage. Just make sure ya open all the doors and run a fan. Wearing a decent mask with filters is a good idea also. Have some paint thinner on hand for cleaning of tools and spills etc. Call your local paint dealers and find a California dealer. Buying "Marine " paint is a waste of cash. Ask the lobstermen, they luv the Tuff-Quick because it`s bullet proof and far cheaper than any paint labeled "marine".

great advice. thanks

mammathoner · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 02, 2009, 07:10 AM »

Danka DasRottweiler, I picked up a gallon of the Benjamin Moore equivilant of the Tuff-quick Urethane base and plan to use it this weekend. I spoke to a guy at their factory and he confirmed what those Lobsta' Chasa's said.
Thanks again to all that took the time to give me your wonderful advise!!

chief613 · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 07:30 AM »

Quote from: smeltslayer on Mar 24, 2009, 05:40 PM

I used the 50 yr advantech for the floor in my boat. Held up great for year 1. 8) 8)

i spanned the width of my 14' aluminum with advantech also. With no intermediate support it is a bit soft, but barley, i had planned on drilling a couple holes through the advantech and use spray foam to support, but didn't think it was necessary. I painted all sides with deck paint, the last coat on the top i covered with very fine sand. It has held up great for 2 yrs so far constantly outside.

pegasus · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 05:00 PM »

Your going to need that boat tonight.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 05:51 PM »

saw the top of my boat today!

pegasus · « **Reply #25 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 08:34 PM »

It's pouring down here tonight John, can't even watch the Dish.

smeltslayer · « **Reply #26 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 08:38 PM »

Raining pretty hard up here as well. $:-\$ $:-\$

pegasus · « **Reply #27 on:** Apr 03, 2009, 08:42 PM »

Everytime it rains like this I think about putting on rain gutters, maybe this summer.

chief613 · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr 04, 2009, 04:54 AM »

Quote from: pegasus on Apr 03, 2009, 08:42 PM

Everytime it rains like this I think about putting on rain gutters, maybe this summer.

id wait till it stops raining, but then i guess you wouldnt need them $:-\$

hardwatergrampa · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr 04, 2009, 06:26 AM »

here is a handy site if your doing a boat remodeltinboats.net

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