Aluminum Boat question

[87vantage]

I just purchased a older aluminum boat that had a Plywood floor added and the floor needs replacing, Is it safe to put treated wood in the floor on top of the aluminum stringers, or should I use regular plywood and try to seal it? I am concerned about the treated wood reacting against the aluminum....???Thanks SnF....

[roadkill636]

I dont think you will have any problem with any treated wood, fur wood is recomended for transom repair

[87vantage]

Thanks, I just want to be sure the Chemicals in the treatment dont effect the aluminum...

[roadkill636]

remember that you cant get real woolminized treatment anymore, only the tree hugg'n safe stuff,,,,,i'v herd it's so safe for th envirment that one can almost drink it

[87vantage]

haha...dont say that ...Some fool will be mixing it with Good Whisky to see what it will do!!!!

[j_martin]

Best bet would be to use ordinary plywood and treat it yourself with Rot Doctor's CPES. Nothing friendly about it. Use it outdoors, or extinguish all fires and sparks and use an organic vapor mask.

It ain't cheap, but it's a real solution to the problem.

http://www.rotdoctor.com/products/product.html

hope it helps
John

[flabum1017]

Or you could opt for a non-wood alternatve such as Starboard or composite decking.

[87vantage]

Thanks Guys for the advice... I think I have a plan!

[j_martin]

Yesterday I sent the DR ROT folks a multi page e-mail detailing a transom recovery project on a budget I'm planning, and asking for advice. In about an hour they replied with very detailed and helpful advice and suggestions, eliminating some of the planned work and speeding up other steps.

I am impressed.

John

[87vantage]

I really enjoyed reading their site, Very helpful