Still working Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hello I'm looking for some information. I need to replace the ply lids on my well deck lockers. I can find lots of places selling marine ply but can't find an exact replacement for my existing lids which is ply with a darker brown, textured nonslip finish. Can anyone please tell me what this product is and, ideally, where I can buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoldy Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Welcome to our forum. Hexaply is one of the names, but see this thread:- http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=49944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 The good stuff for locker lids, cruiser stern decks etc is Hexagrip. It's black or dark brown and has small hexagonal patterns on one side (hence the name). That side is intended to be the side to have uppermost, as it is grippy and more wear resistant. It's not cheap, but there's not much else worth using. I can't give up to date info on where to buy it, try Googling the name. Otherwise, someone who knows will be along shortly I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still working Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks gents your prompt responses are much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryeland Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Generically it's phenolic faced ply. However, the core ply varies a lot, some of it has big voids in the ply when you cut it. If you want smallish pieces I would try for offcuts from a boatyard, who hopefully will use Hexagrip. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idle boater Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I recently replaced my deck boards and locker covers etc, the only supplier i could find locally was a company called "Arnold Laver Timber World" i paid about £60 for a 8x4 sheet, Or try entering "Resin coated ply" into a search engine, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Pink Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Not a bad price especially if included delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timleech Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Not a bad price especially if included delivery. I've had some stuff from local timber merchants, possibly of Chinese origin, which looks the part but starts to fall apart after about 12 months outside despite strenuous efforts to seal the edges. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Do an eBay search for "phenolic plywood". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire cat Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 You can get hexaboard from Cartwright bros in Altrincham in different thicknesses. Have a look at thetr website. Another source is Richard Potter in Nantwich. I have found very little variation in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guelrose Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have some locker lids and a front cratch made from hexagrip on my boat that will be 24 years old next month. They may not be cheap but they are good. The secret is to seal the cut edges, paint diluted with white spirit so that it soaks in well works very well, especially if you give them 2 or 3 coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmr Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Make sure you do get the proper expensive hexagon stuff. There is cheaper version about, looks similar but the pattern is small squares, it will only last a year! ............Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still working Posted June 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 The "cheaper stuff" is what I have at present. However, given my rudimentary carpentry skills I am loth to use an £80 sheet! I have found a local company, Foxhill Trailers, who sold me an off cut for £20 of the original material type. The saw comes out this weekend! Thanks to all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowten Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Mine must have been the cheap sh*t fitted by the shell builder,they have started to disintegrate after only 12 months.Hexagrip is the one to go for but still needs the edges protected.I have been toying with the idea of using Iroko and non slip tape.If I do use this I will post some piccies. Edited June 13, 2013 by bowten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie_q Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Mine didn't even last 12 months! Rear deck board is tissue paper now. Hopefully sorting it out next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Just replaced our engine covers with Hexagrip bought from Potters in Nantwich. Paid £64.00 for 8x4 sheet excluding VAT. Cutting charge £6. Don't buy the cheap stuff - it delaminates rapidly! I tried sealing the raw edges on the last covers with West system epoxy resin but that didn't seem to make a great deal of difference to their life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Scullery Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I have a bench on my bow made of stuff that sounds similar to this, its not exactly falling apart but it has started to look pretty tatty round the edges. I was planning on replacing it with raddle painted marine ply, any reason I shouldn't do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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