Aluminum or Wood

[Lynn]

I just bought a 16 foot Klamath center console and the wood will need replacing in the next year.
Can I use aluminum diamond plate instead of wood or is there a reason for wood?

 

[flatheadsteve]

For the transom? You can use aluminum not all manufacturers use wood. Very few manufacturers still use wood today.

 

[Lynn]

I apologize it's the wood for the seats the bow area and alongside the inside sides of the boat. It wasn't well maintained so I wire brushed it primed it and painted.
It looks good but it won't last much longer

 

[airshot]

Consider the pro's and con's......wood looks better to some, metal gets hot in the sun but doesn't have to be painted. Etc...etc...your boat, your call....