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<blockquote data-quote="CaptErv" data-source="post: 511531" data-attributes="member: 35238"><p>I know there’s all kinds of threads about best methods for sealing wood already on here and on many other websites. I’ve read just about everyone already. </p><p></p><p>But I want to get your opinions on my situation. I am replacing the cockpit flooring in my Alumacraft and already have the cut pieces of 3/4” marine ply (yikes was it expensive). The topside of the wood will be covered with Marideck vinyl but I want to seal the underside. The underside is in close proximity to the floatation foam which was previously waterlogged (replaced) and gets no sunlight exposure. There isn’t much opportunity for this wood to breathe underneath the deck.</p><p></p><p>I’m thinking of just doing a couple coats of oil based exterior enamel with the first coat being thinned by 10% with extra coats on the edges.</p><p></p><p>Am I crazy? I don’t really want to spend the $ on epoxy. Polyester resin sounds like it has adhesion problems. Spar could work but since I don’t care about looks I am leaning to just oil based paint? The added flexibility of spar could be good though. Cabot Timber Oil doesn’t make sense for a constantly wet/humid area? Old Timers formula scares me with drying times. Could be 3-4 weeks before everything is fully dry and ready to be installed.</p><p></p><p>Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CaptErv, post: 511531, member: 35238"] I know there’s all kinds of threads about best methods for sealing wood already on here and on many other websites. I’ve read just about everyone already. But I want to get your opinions on my situation. I am replacing the cockpit flooring in my Alumacraft and already have the cut pieces of 3/4” marine ply (yikes was it expensive). The topside of the wood will be covered with Marideck vinyl but I want to seal the underside. The underside is in close proximity to the floatation foam which was previously waterlogged (replaced) and gets no sunlight exposure. There isn’t much opportunity for this wood to breathe underneath the deck. I’m thinking of just doing a couple coats of oil based exterior enamel with the first coat being thinned by 10% with extra coats on the edges. Am I crazy? I don’t really want to spend the $ on epoxy. Polyester resin sounds like it has adhesion problems. Spar could work but since I don’t care about looks I am leaning to just oil based paint? The added flexibility of spar could be good though. Cabot Timber Oil doesn’t make sense for a constantly wet/humid area? Old Timers formula scares me with drying times. Could be 3-4 weeks before everything is fully dry and ready to be installed. Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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