What backing is being used for cockpit side panels? Anyone have pics of some?

I think my fountain used like 1/4'' ply, but not 100% sure on that.

I too would like some ideas

I re-did my cruiser with PVC foam board. The original plywood was growing mushrooms - I am not kidding. This stuff is great!! I even built up my helm seats with it. Plenty strong, you can glue it, bend it, whatever.

http://www.midlandplastics.com/mp_pvc_foam.htm

http://www.piedmontplastics.com/prod...oamboards.aspx

Did you roll the foam and vinyl over it and then staple?

I have to ck that also. I've had some 1/4" luon that I was making some templates and molds with and thought I would use it cause it's so light and readily available. I need to make some side panels with carpet as well as something to rap the foam backed headliner with for the cuddy. Boat is getting ready for paint now.

Do you have to find a dealer or somebody to purchase through.

Is it spelt Luon? I always spelled it Luan. (Gotcha Again!!!) :-D.
Sorry man, couldn't help myself!

We use Celtec for all our side bolsters at work (Tiara Yachts). Super easy to work with, mold and algae resistant chemicals built in, and will most likely last as long as the boat is in service.

Nick

[QUOTE=spazboz;4292268]Is it spelt Luon? I always spelled it Luan. (Gotcha Again!!!) :-D.
Sorry man, couldn't help myself!

We use Celtec for all our side bolsters at work (Tiara Yachts). Super easy to work with, mold and algae resistant chemicals built in, and will most likely last as long as the boat is in service.

Nick[/

You did. Wtf. Thought I got it... I give up.

I wonder how well it holds staples? Anyway, sounds like a great tip, Marc, thanx!

better than plywood and it never rots out... I used it in my fountain 8 years ago and its still like the day we did it, so the new owner told me lol