Ricco1 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 My day hire boat has 2 smallish lockers, one on each side, right at the stern. The covers are currently painted plywood. The paint is peeling and the ply is starting to open up, they need replacing. I'm torn between using 3mm steel or 12/18mm marine ply. I'd paint the steel but varnish the ply, should look nice. There's a curve to cut on each locker cover. I could probably shape the ply myself but the steel would be beyond me. What do you think the best option would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Ambrose Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 3mm steel would be a doddle with a jigsaw provided you use a metal cutting blade (Bosche are good) and run at a slow speed. Metal is going to be more durable than ply but not as warm to sit on of course. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Buffalo board or Hexagrip would be suitable. http://antislipplywood.co.uk/index.html Edited April 29, 2015 by Flyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denboy Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 hexiboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 You could also trim the edge with aluminium or hard wood angle held on with silicone sealant. Protects the end grain from damage and then becoming absorbent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 buffalo board but you don't need a full sheet - try a trailer manufacturer for some offcuts - they use it for the deck of the trailer. seal the edges with epoxy resin - that is where the rot starts, even on buffalo board (hexagrip is the same thing). You could also trim the edge with aluminium or hard wood angle held on with silicone sealant. Protects the end grain from damage and then becoming absorbent. what I did - it's good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricco1 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Many thanks, there's a trailer manufacturer locally, I'll drop in and see if they have an offcut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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