Posted by Billy on April 08, 2003 at 06:58:31:
In Reply to: Is BS 6566 Meranti suitable boat ply. posted by ken on March 08, 2003 at 13:04:41:
: I got a decent enough price on BS 6566 Meranti, but is it a marine grade good enough to devote the boat project to? I would hate to utilize a inferior materiel to see it delaminate later.
Yes, BS6566 Meranti is a very good grade of marine ply. Not as good as BS1088, but nowhere near the cost either. Marine fir is good too, even without any ratings, and it is lighter than the meranti. The meranti is smoother and will finish easier and smoother, requiring less filling work. It is, without a doubt, better than what is required on almost any boat, unless weight is a question. It's only about 4 or 5 lbs. heavier a sheet than fir for the 1/4".
Billy