Okoume Marine Plywood
Okoume Marine Plywood (also sold as Aquatek Meranti Marine plywood when stock varies) is a high-quality, unfinished marine-grade panel engineered for demanding exterior and marine applications. Manufactured with solid plies, void-free construction, and a phenolic exterior glue, this plywood delivers consistent strength, stability, and a smooth, sanded finish—ready for finishing, laminating, or direct use where a reliable, structural marine panel is needed. Note: sheets are untreated.
Full 4×8 sheets are available in stock at our location in 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ and 3/4″. Partial sheets are available through our online store.
What Is Marine Plywood?
Additional Information
Product description
- Construction: Marine-grade, multi-ply construction with solid plies and no voids. Exterior phenolic glue for superior moisture resistance in the glue lines. Unfinished surface.
- Appearance & grade: A-grade smooth-sanded face (occasional same-wood patch possible); B-grade smooth-sanded back (may include minor blemishes or same-wood patch). For a patch-free face, consider Hechthout® Okoume Marine Plywood.
- Sizes & availability: Full 4′ x 8′ sheets in 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ thicknesses in stock. Partial sheets available through the online store. Product supplied may be either Okoume Marine or Aquatek Meranti depending on stock.
Common uses
- Boat building: hulls, bulkheads, decks, cabinetry, and interior joinery
- Marine and waterfront construction: docks, walkways, and exterior structures where durable panels are required
- Exterior carpentry: exterior cabinets, doors, and specialty millwork when paired with appropriate finishes
- Laminating and veneering: strong, smooth substrate for veneers, fiberglass layup, and composite assemblies
- RV and vehicle interiors: lightweight structural panels for walls, furniture, and storage systems
Benefits
- High strength-to-weight ratio: strong and lightweight, ideal where weight savings matter (boats, vehicles)
- Dimensional stability: multi-ply, void-free construction reduces warping and delamination risk
- Durable glue bonds: phenolic exterior adhesive increases resistance to moisture and cyclic wet/dry conditions
- Smooth, sanded face: ready for finishing, veneering, painting, or fiberglass lamination
- Versatile thickness range: multiple standard thicknesses available to suit structural and cosmetic needs
- Readily available: full sheets in common sizes kept in stock, with partial sheets purchasable online
