Replacing old rotted decking material

[TRSteve71]

I just had a simple question. I have decided to keep my old boat for a little longer and put some work into it in order to use it down here in the bay for crabbing and fluke.

The question is, my decking is all wood material covered in marine carpeting which is the way it came brand new. Now the wood underneath is rotting a little bit after 15 yrs of use on many NJ lakes. Do I just go to === Depot and buy some 4x8 sheets of pressure treated wood or can I get it cheaper and/or better in the area from a marina or supply house?

Thank you.

TRSteve

[njdevil]

I just did the same with my boat used 1/2 pressure treated, sealed it first. You can't even tell I did it the floor looks and feels brand new. Good luck with you project.

NJDEVIL

[TRSteve71]

Was the sealer something you buy at Home Depot?

[njdevil]

Just used polyurethane from Home Depot. Tried to make it more water proof.

NJDEVIL

[Duffman]

Go to your local HD a buy exterior plywood.  Personally, I wouldnt use PT since it is very unstable IMO, it shrinks and changes shape as it dries out.
  Get your self enough epoxy to cover the plywood once its cut to shape. Pay very close attention to the edges and any screw holes you drill, these let water into the wood and start the rotting process.
 The epoxy I used on my last deck project was from  http://www.raka.com/   you can also find what you need in West System   http://www.westsystem.com/ss/
 Once the epoxy is dried and the deck laid down, you can cover it with anything you like - carpet, vinyl or deck paint. I'd go with either vinyl or paint for easy cleanup.
  Last deck I did I went back to carpet and regretted it ever since!!!

[rugman]

just call me I been doing it for a long time and done a few carpet jobs

[Hotrod]

Good stuff Jim .   What does a project on a Parker like that run?

Sit down Joe

[Hotrod]

No. Not bad at all.  You ok Capt. Joe

[IrishAyes]

Damn, I wish you were around here last year. I would even throw in a kiss or two    for a job like that with that price. 

[Stray Cat]

Good stuff Jim .   What does a project on a Parker like that run?

Sit down Joe

that whole job,fuel system,deck,awlgrip everything,fabricate the steering station...all of it was around $6,000
not bad huh big face lift

Keep up the good work Jawz, and welcome to the site. I've always enjoyed reading you postings and seeing pics of your work.

[rugman]

looks nice ,where is the carpet? I did alot of carpets and when you tell someone how much it cost they freak out.It is alot of work fixing up boats.It is all time.

[L.T.]

The standard rule of thumb on pressure treated lumber in our parts, has always been: You do not put any coating on pressure treated for at least one season, which allows inner moister and excess chemical to leech out. After the first season OK to paint or whatever.  JM2cents.

[L.T.]

Here's another one.  If using epoxy based resin on wood thin it out that way it will soak into the wood more betterer.

[L.T.]

You can thin Epoxy resin or buy it already thinned.