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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jlake1958" data-source="post: 510132" data-attributes="member: 34882">you could go with hardwood marine plywood and seal the tar out of it. i used that stuff to redo my entire deck. takes time to cure 4 coats on 6 sides of all cut boards but i was shocked at the poor condition of my decking. so 4 coats totalboat penetrating epoxy thinned for 2 coats to penetrate and 2 non-thinned coats to turn the wood into tough plastic. then gluing 1/4" EVA foam on top of all boards(wont absorb water) and then gluing and stapling Marideck pvc vinyl which is also waterproof. Gives a nice foot feel when shoeless and improves the otherwise "gappy" look of the Marideck (because its much thinner than carpet). the Marideck wraps around each entire board with 3" glued, stapled, and brush_on sealer added after the stapling. im sure water will get to my decking somehow but it will be minimal and should easily get another 30 years out of the ol girl. BTW, if you want, this IS the time to convert to a simpler, less involved outboard engine--get back some space in the back of the boat?</blockquote>