Posted by Fred O (NC) on October 16, 2002 at 20:22:08:
In Reply to: Re: Marine Grade plywood characteristics posted by Dave Lewis on October 11, 2002 at 21:13:07:
: : I have been shopping around locally for marine grade plywood, every where I go, I am told they don't carry marine grade plywood. I finally went to the Boise Cascade lumber wholesaler and asked them if they carry marine grade plywood. It turns out that they do carry it. They can't sell to the public but stock the local lumberyards with the marine grade "A-B" plywood. They said the sales people I have talked to are inexperienced and to tell them they can get the marine plywood from the wholesaler. So if this is the case what are the characteristics of marine grade plywood so I know what I am getting and what is a good price for a 3/4" 4x8 sheet of marine grade "A-A" plywood? This will sure be nice to buy locally if I Know what I am getting? Can some one please give a description of what to look for in marine grade plywood.
: Ward, I just bought a sheet of 3/4"x4'x8' Marine Grade A/B Douglas-Fir Plywood for $80. The sheet was actually stamped "Marine Grade" on the end so one knows he is not getting interior grade. Just for reference, the 1/4" thick Douglas-Fir Plywood is only $35 per 4'x8' sheet.
Ward - There is also a lot of talk about OKOUME and MIRANTI marine plywood, with all sorts of "Lloyd's certifications". Wonder if they are better, and how much more?