Hello,
just want to know are there any cheaper alternatives to marine ply that would so a young blokes budget??
Hello,
just want to know are there any cheaper alternatives to marine ply that would so a young blokes budget??
For what use mate?
I have used regular 12mm exterior ply for my boats battery box, box seat and anchor light fitment. I coated them all in a good marine spar varnish (Feast and Watson brand is the best) and no problems so far.
If its for submersed conditions, you might need the proper stuff
Im thinking of building a small casting deck at the front of my boat as i am only 15 marine ply doesnt come to cheap
Breambuster, i fitted out my whole tinny with 12mm structual ply and sealed it with bondall marine sealer. Worked a treat. I came across the same problem as you. Marine ply is so pricey when you can get just as good as product for half the price and a little elbow grease.
Cheers
Crazy
Got any spare, nah only joking sounds like a good idea, Thanks for the advice. How much did it cost you to fit out your boat?Originally Posted by crazboutfishin
Hahaha how scary. Im 15 to. you must have posted your post just before mine. That is the exact reason why i went Structual. Just make sure you seal it. Theres a pic of the fitout i did on my tinny (floor, casting deck ect). Since then ive added a sounder and casting nets and yabby pump all clipped in to there spots.
Cheers
Crazy
The fitout all up cost about $1000 roughly. Thats including sounder and all little bits and pieces. Floor and casting platform only i was probably set back around $400 roughly.
Last edited by crazboutfishin; 03-02-2008 at 06:15 PM.
What sort of boat do you have? I can remember the saving stage. i hated it so much. But i eventually got there and im so happy i didnt go spend all my money on nothing.
I have already got sounder carpet etc, I just need to build a casting platform to make me satisfied. Its good to see theres other kids my age dedicated to fishing i started to think i was the only one lol till coming on this great site. How much did the wood cost you. Your boat looks like it has turned out a dream, what size motor do you have on the back of it?
i have a 3.2m fiberglass dinghy i have ran through a few problems which is i cannot seam to find a cheap enough motor anywhere
Oh ok. yeh a sounder makes a huge difference. i use the platform so much but i also made it hinged for under floor storage. Hahah yeh i know i cant talk about it at school everyone just looks at me weird. lol. I was actually fortunate enough to have Scott (Finga) give me some timber for free. I cant remember what the wood costs but i do no for sure its a hell of a lot cheaper than Marine ply. Yeh im really happy with it. it has a new 15hp Suzuki 2 stroke on it. Flies with it on. If you want some good ideas and to see how i did mine this is the link for the thread i did while fitting my tinny out. Have a read. there is some useful stuff in there.
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...my+first+tinny
[quote=crazboutfishin;758727]Oh ok. yeh a sounder makes a huge difference. i use the platform so much but i also made it hinged for under floor storage. Hahah yeh i know i cant talk about it at school everyone just looks at me weird. lol. I was actually fortunate enough to have Scott (Finga) give me some timber for free. I cant remember what the wood costs but i do no for sure its a hell of a lot cheaper than Marine ply. Yeh im really happy with it. it has a new 15hp Suzuki 2 stroke on it. Flies with it on. If you want some good ideas and to see how i did mine this is the link for the thread i did while fitting my tinny out. Have a read. there is some useful stuff in there.
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...my+first+tinny[/
Some people should give it a go maybe they will find out how fun it can be. Jeeze lucky you i think ill have to go down to the local bunnings lol
It makes such a refreshing change to hear young fella's like you getting involved in fishing & boating so early. Wish I had.
There is hope in the world with kids like this, rather than the PS, X-360 generation of couch potatoes.
Chris
Cheers,
Chris
Yeh i know. i think i scare a few people at school cause once i start talking about fishing i cant stop. lol. yeh i was really fortunate for that. Yeh bunnings would be the go. i work at bunnings actually. thats where i got the money for the tinny! lol. Which bunnings do you go to?
Chris im probably the only kid who doesnt like x-box's and those things. i get to bored! lol.
Dont worry your not the only one i have never had a console in my life. The closest one to me is located in victoria point.
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