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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-10-2013, 20:34
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Posted By Chasing Summer
Re: Replacing the cockpit with Plywood

I was just trying to get a rise out of him. :-) lol, which I did. You're right, MDF could be used if treated correctly. I love wood, the hull is solid fiberglass ... from the late 60s ... no core...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-10-2013, 20:03
Replies: 49
Views: 7,450
Posted By Chasing Summer
Re: Replacing the cockpit with Plywood

I found the post you're referring to that de-laminated with 5 years. Any material installed incorrectly can fail. My boat is 40 years old and all the major bulkheads are philippine mahogany ply...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-10-2013, 18:52
Replies: 49
Views: 7,450
Posted By Chasing Summer
Re: Replacing the cockpit with Plywood

Just throwing in my 3 cents here ... It's true marine ply and exterior use the same glue for bonding. Also, there are many grades of exterior plywood. I've found Araucoply to be a very good grade. It...
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