What should I do? Wood panel repair

[Gotta Bite]

I ripped out the vinyl side panels on my boat prior to putting it into winter storage. The wood backing needs to be replaced. I am not sure what type of wood to use for this since it's etremely thin not like the floor. Should I use lewan and put seberal coats of sealant? The vinyl is in good condition so I would just reupholster it to the wood once I am done. Has any one done this and what did you do? I'd appreciate some advice on this. Thanks.

[alloutdoorsman]

Id go with a thin pressure treated or if your not worried bout price id find some thin UHMW board(cutting board) you can buy it in desired sizes and it will never rot! I baught it through a cutting board manufacturer off the net!

[jimski2]

I have the same problem and I am thinking of going with a"Formica" type board. It should look good and be easy to clean. I am not going to glue it to plywood as in a wet environment, the glue lets go. Maybe I can stiffen it up with thin aluminum.

[ray koziatek]

do a online search for plastic sheets

[L&M]

Google up: Starboard and or Seaboard. You can by it in different colors as well as thicknesses.

[Legacy]

http://www.modernplastics.com/seaboard8 ... -1026.html

http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/king_starboard.htm

http://www.cabelas.com/vprod-1/0002190.shtml

[Team Bling Sportfishing]

Here is what I did to my 66 Penn Yan. It came out nice I think. Too bad she is laying in a field now.

[Team Bling Sportfishing]

Ok ill try it again......http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj30 ... C00326.jpg

[Team Bling Sportfishing]

Just try that link and take a look of the pics.

http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj30 ... /?start=60

[Gotta Bite]

Thanks for the replies. If you look in the picture on the side you will see the sag in the sides. Unfortunately I don't have a better picture of the wood rotted an drooping. But I also attached a pictue of the boat's interior before it got bad. I was looking to return it close to it's orginal state. I want to put a new wood backing under the upholstery. So a nice looking finish is not important. It's the rot factor. Just want to get some longevity out of this repair. I hope to have the boat for 5 to 10 more years before upgrading to another.

[ray koziatek]

If ya got axcess to a good wood shop or even Boces project . take some 5/4 cedar ,saw in half(thickness) run through planer,then jount the edges glue,finish,enjoy ...more future maint with any wood but looks good ,,,,or any 3/8 treated ply wraped with vinyl will give ya 10 yrs....cedar 2 week project with dryin time ,,plywood 1/2 day

[dcso]

4x what ray has to say!!!!!!!!!

[tjc360]

Like ray koziatek said. If its gelcoated under them, I'd just trash the foam/vinyl

covered side panels.

Then trim out the lower edge in your favorite rot resistant hardwood, a few

coats of Sikkens and call it good. Around here I can get a 5/4 x 6" x 8'

deck board of what the store calls "Brazilian Teak"(think it's Ipe) for about

$25. Rip it in half, router the cut edge and bolt it on. Should be able to do the

whole thing for less than $100 including the SS fasteners. A nice, clean look.

Kinda like on these.

These are on a Formula F233, Seacraft Septre and a Tiara/Pursuit 20(I hijacked

these pics from the web so if these belong to anyone here...Love your boat, Man!)

[GAMBLER]

Anyone know where I can get Starboard locally in the Rochester area?