They could have used pine, it was not a hardwood that is certain. My floor was plywood squares layed in place while the liner was probably still in the mold. The forewardmost plywood bulkhead in my center console was only tabbed in place. They sprayed the bare wood with gelcoat to make it look better to the casual observer. The reason Marine Plywood is recommended by Skool and others is because it is supposed to have less voids in the interior plys, in theory a void is a starting point for osmosis and the beginning of rot. If Wellcraft had sealed their wood better it would probably not need so much work today. I like the idea of epoxy, I just have started to experiment with the stuff. Best of luck.
BTW- I am no expert, just re-built a boat or two that are still around. The plywood is stuff I stock here at the lumber yard for anyone that is local and would like some. It isn't $45/sheet though Skool. More like $60 for 3/4 Marine Tech PT KDAT one side sanded. It can be glassed without a problem even though it is PRESSURE TREATED, due to the fact that it was dried in a kiln after.
Last edited by RidgeRunner; 05-25-2011 at 03:38 PM.
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