So I am planning on a minor redesign of my main cockpit/cabin area of my
boat. The main
project is to build a set of benches which will also include
storage underneat the seats, would also like to build a small table.
While I am very crafty with
wood and have a lot of experience in working with
wood and building wood structures and what not what I have zero experience in is actually picking out the types of wood to use. So I was wondering what someone would recommend for such a
project? This area is totally covered/enclosed and would likely only see
water exposure from wet
clothing.
What type and grade of
plywood is best used?
What type and grade of wood is best used for the main structure of the benches?
What thickness of each is appropriate?
I am also planning on a painted finish and was wondering if I should go to the expense and hassle of covering with
fiberglass or if just a good layer of
epoxy based primer and
paint is sufficient?