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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 263143" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>.090 aluminum may not be much lighter than 1/2 plywood, but the plywood can absorb moisture and become heavy. Also, the absorption of water will cause plywood to de-laminate. Another concern, any water absorbed by the plywood will speed up corrosion if the plywood is in contact with aluminum. </p><p></p><p> Plywood is more susceptible to warping and buckling, and de-laminating when continually exposed to UV light, heat, cold, and moisture, all of which are present on a boat.</p><p></p><p>None of these issues exist with aluminum. While it may be harder to work with aluminum, it is definitely the permanent solution.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 263143, member: 6937"] .090 aluminum may not be much lighter than 1/2 plywood, but the plywood can absorb moisture and become heavy. Also, the absorption of water will cause plywood to de-laminate. Another concern, any water absorbed by the plywood will speed up corrosion if the plywood is in contact with aluminum. Plywood is more susceptible to warping and buckling, and de-laminating when continually exposed to UV light, heat, cold, and moisture, all of which are present on a boat. None of these issues exist with aluminum. While it may be harder to work with aluminum, it is definitely the permanent solution. [/QUOTE]
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