Re-Decking a Raft Trailer

[ewade07]

The time has come to make some upgrades on my raft trailer, one of which is to replace the wood decking. I currently have some sort of plywood on there now, either 1/2" or 3/4" thick. Anyone out there have some suggestions on what to use? I know they make marine grade plywood but it is hard to come by. Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Elk97]

I found some treated (like for ground contact) 3/4' ply for the deck on my utility trailer. It's held up well for several years now in wet western WA.

 

[goodgrouper]

The 2x10 fir/larch on mine lasted 15 years so i just re-decked mine with the same lumber again. Stained all sides first.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I found some treated (like for ground contact) 3/4' ply for the deck on my utility trailer. It's held up well for several years now in wet western WA.

I did the same thing to my 8'x10' raft trailer about 5 years ago, and so far it's holding up very well.

 

[Ishisube]

Whatever you end up using for the new deck, soak it with as much treatment as it'll take. It'll last a lot longer for it and my personal preference would be 5/8 to 3/4, avoiding 1/2.

 

[def90]

Just use regular plywood and brush on a ton of Thompsons Water Seal.. make sure you hit both sides.

 

[Bluumoon]

I put trex on mine 2 years ago, it was the same price as wood at the time.

 

[ewade07]

I put trex on mine 2 years ago, it was the same price as wood at the time.

Trex?

 

[Htm84]

Trex?

Trex decking. It’s a composite fake wood material. The only down side I could see to it is it generally needs more support than lumber. The newer stuff seems to hold up a lot better than the older stuff