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Cass · Feb 26, 2010

can i use 3/4 osb for my transom if i treat it

Jim · Feb 26, 2010

Cass said:
can i use 3/4 osb for my transom if i treat it

sure you can, but it will take in water eventually.

Nevillizer · Feb 26, 2010

You can, probably shouldn't though.

Cass · Feb 26, 2010

what if i seal it with that fiberglass stuff

Jim · Feb 26, 2010

Cass said:
what if i seal it with that fiberglass stuff

How big is your boat. You want to try to keep weight to a minimum. Speed and safety reasons.

Cass · Feb 26, 2010

14' x 61"

Nevillizer · Feb 26, 2010

If you actually wrapped the ends with fiberglass and not just the resin it might last. I would just use plywood and treat it.

Cass · Feb 26, 2010

thanks guys plywood it is i will just use the 3/4 osb for the decking if thats ok and thank again guys =D> =D> =D>

bAcKpAiN · Feb 26, 2010

If you seal it with glass resin it should last you some, but like thers have said OSB is basicly a saw dust version of a sponge. It will soak up water and rot.

nbaffaro · Feb 26, 2010

NO.

OSB is not intended for that type of use. It's not strong enough even when it hasn't rotted. Don't do it.

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