Aft Deck Replacements
All Marinette
models, except for the aft cabin models, were made with vinyl covered plywood
aft decks. The aft decks are one of the
only problem areas on the boats, especially near the corner drains. Eventually water works its way under the
vinyl, cannot evaporate and begins to rot the plywood deck. The rotting process is accelerated by daily
heating by the sun.
To replace the
deck you will need the following:
Nautilex Marine
deck vinyl (white with black strips)
Nautilex vinyl
adhesive
5/8" Marine
Grade Plywood
The decking is
screwed to the supports from underneath.
Be careful when
removing the old decking since you will need to use it as a pattern for the new
deck.
Other alternatives
such as Plasteak, Starboard and aluminum plate have been used to prevent the
necessity for future replacement however the cost is higher.
More details on aft deck replacements
available with an NMA Membership