Thread: Marine grade plywood?

Thanks everyone for your inputs, great stuff!
I found a store in Ardmore that ordered me a sheet of marine grade plywood yesterday and should have it tomorrow latest Cost was
$88 total so I'm a happy camper!
Turns out its not as bad a job as I had expected!
Floyd, did you build the platform the ladder attaches to? Looks like a factory install!

They actually have a marine grade urethane which is what I would recommend. It's more expensive but what should be used. That and the exterior or marine grade plywood.

Sorry Floyd, didn't read close enough and realize you don't have the ladder mounted yet. Would appreciate a pic or info on what you decide to do.
Dr Nip, can you share more info on the proper adhesive to use on marine grade plywood? Would be a big help.

The difference between marine grade and exterior grade is marine grade is void free in the inner plies. They both use the same type of glue. Where alot of people go wrong is using pressure treated wood and putting it in contact with aluminium. That is a no no and is what Reaper was referring too. You'll also have problems getting products to adhere to it, i.e. sealer and then adhesive.

As stated use a marine grade spar urethane to properly seal it.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...tbm=shop&spd=0

When using an adhesive make sure it is marine grade as well.

Do it properly and you shouldn't have any problems. No need paying a premium for marine plywood and then skimping on the protection and adhesive.

IkenI, that's a nice looking ladder. Who makes it?

I got it at Overton's. I think they make it - called a Dockmate on the box. It comes in 2, 3or 4 step and is rated for 400 lbs. Mine is a 3 step like the one in the photo.

Telescoping Drop Ladder 2-Step - Overton's

Thanks IkenI, I fish by myself a lot in the winter and have been thinking I should put a ladder on boat but have not found one I liked.