Best Sled Deck Ply Wood Replacement Material

[skegpro]

Marine grade 5/8" plywood, 3 coats epoxy paint with traction sand sprinkled into the first layer paint then the next two layers paint then the super glides.
Metal edging or hang the superglides 1/8" over the plywood and you good 6-8 years depending on use.
$150ish per sheet, $120ish gallon for good water borne epoxy pant, traction sand $5.

Super glides the best non slip wear protection out there.

Dawizman has my last deck for durability info.

I know it's wood but its cheap and lasts.

What paint exactly did you use?

 

[snochuk]

What paint exactly did you use?

Beats me.
Told Mr Plywood shop what I was doing and they gave me some epoxy paint.
Only one very light coat on the bottom side so the sheet can still breathe.
Three thick coats on the sides of the sheet.

 

[JustChilling19]

I just re-did mine and the paint we used was like sludge putting it on it was was so heavy and sandy. On the deck now and it’s holding great, traction is great. Would definetly recommend this. Don’t have the name or type handy unfortunately. It’s from Benjamin Moore. If I have time before we leave to revy I’ll try pull the van outta storage.

 

[Cableguy]

http://www.renewresources.com/hdpesheets
this is the company full lotus use to use and limitless uses also I believe

 

[vodoo103]

I think cross trax Guys will also sell there composite as well. I believe it’s at least a $1000 extra when ordering as an option

x2 - Call Wes at Crosstrax to find out what they use. I have it on the deck I bought from Crosstrax in 2014 and have been happy with it, however I would probably would not spend the extra $$ next time.


Pros:
- Super tough
- Lasts forever (?) - 5 years later it still looks like new.
- Doesn't absorb water
- Looks good many years later

Cons:
- Expensive
- Expands & Contracts with heat - hard on the pop rivets. Should really be bolted on loosely with carriage bolts & lock nuts on underside, or held in place around perimeter only with an edge clamp system so it can "float"
- Freezing water between seams will contribute to breaking pop rivets.
- Super Slippery - next time I'd do a 1/8" deep kerf cut every couple inches for a bit of traction

 

[vodoo103]

Is it full composite, or plastic coated ply?

Some jackass with carbides raped my deck.

Full Composite.

 

[Tchetek]

http://www.renewresources.com/hdpesheets
this is the company full lotus use to use and limitless uses also I believe

I have a full lotus. The stuff is soft. I still put glides on it. Also expands/contracts a lot.

 

[skegpro]

http://www.renewresources.com/hdpesheets
this is the company full lotus use to use and limitless uses also I believe

They don't seem to have a textured product.

Or am I missing something?

 

[skegpro]

x2 - Call Wes at Crosstrax to find out what they use. I have it on the deck I bought from Crosstrax in 2014 and have been happy with it, however I would probably would not spend the extra $$ next time.


Pros:
- Super tough
- Lasts forever (?) - 5 years later it still looks like new.
- Doesn't absorb water
- Looks good many years later

Cons:
- Expensive
- Expands & Contracts with heat - hard on the pop rivets. Should really be bolted on loosely with carriage bolts & lock nuts on underside, or held in place around perimeter only with an edge clamp system so it can "float"
- Freezing water between seams will contribute to breaking pop rivets.
- Super Slippery - next time I'd do a 1/8" deep kerf cut every couple inches for a bit of traction

Maybe drill the hole out in the board an 1/8" or a 1/16" bigger than the rivet so the rivet only grabs the alluminum?

 

[SHREK1]

Is there a full synthetic option to replace my plywood?

Preferably something that won't require superglides.

Thx

Transdecking is indestructible, it’s a laminated plywood. Ainsworth manufacters it

 

[skegpro]

Transdecking is indestructible, it’s a laminated plywood. Ainsworth manufacters it

Cool, where can a commoner buy it?

 

[Cableguy]

slippery when snowy and I use one glide where the skiis sit My deck was built 12 years ago by the guys who sold design to full lotus
unbelivably durable it does expand some with temp changes but so do super glides slotted mounting holes solve that
its 4X more expensive now than it was when sledeck.com built my deck

They don't seem to have a textured product.

Or am I missing something? //uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/300ee43d678f8399e9d354fa6c4ca66a.jpg

 

[SHREK1]

Cool, where can a commoner buy it?

i order it in from occasionally, you in a hurry ?

I will I’ll check and get back to you

 

[skegpro]

i order it in from occasionally, you in a hurry ?

I will I’ll check and get back to you

Nope no, hurry at all.
Might just sell the deck and buy a new one too lol.

 

[Beels]

- Expands & Contracts with heat - hard on the pop rivets. Should really be bolted on loosely with carriage bolts & lock nuts on underside, or held in place around perimeter only with an edge clamp system so it can "float"
- Freezing water between seams will contribute to breaking pop rivets.
- Super Slippery - next time I'd do a 1/8" deep kerf cut every couple inches for a bit of traction

I've got a Full Lotus that's probably 8 years old now and that's the same issues with the material they use. I have a few screws that have popped from expansion / contraction. If I used it more I'd probably put Superglides on it.

 

[catalac]

Be careful with plastics, puck board etc. if hasn’t been stated it can be very very slippery when snow covered.

 

[NoBrakes!]

What is the black rubber flooring in enclosed trailers?

 

[trailerqueen]

What is the black rubber flooring in enclosed trailers?

Its a plastic; called polybead, mezzdeck, etc. A 1/8" plastic on top of 3/4 plywood.

Super durable - carbides hardly scratch it - but SUPER slippery. Superglides on the ramps or especially on a deck are a must!!!

 

[skegpro]

Its a plastic; called polybead, mezzdeck, etc. A 1/8" plastic on top of 3/4 plywood.

Super durable - carbides hardly scratch it - but SUPER slippery. Superglides on the ramps or especially on a deck are a must!!!

You got a link to someone that sells it?

 

[skegpro]

What is the black rubber flooring in enclosed trailers?

Nudo ply