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title: Marine plywood 12 mm, B/BB, 2500x1220
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# Marine plywood 12 mm, B/BB, 2500x1220

- SKU: *200561
- Stock: Made to order
- Categories: [Okoume Marine Plywood](https://wood-way.expert/en/product-category/plywood/okoume-marine-plywood/), [Plywood](https://wood-way.expert/en/product-category/plywood/)

**from 5 459 ₴ / sheet (from 104,00 € / sheet)**

Marine Okoume plywood in a 12 mm thickness (B/BB grade) is a structural panel measuring 2500×1220 mm (3.05 m²), used in boatbuilding and furniture manufacturing. Made from uniform veneers and bonded with Class 3 water-resistant resins, a properly treated panel does not delaminate even during prolonged exposure to fresh or seawater. The 12 mm sheet offers high bending stiffness and holds fixings securely. The material is used for boat frames, deck planking, marine furniture, vanity worktops, and campervan furniture. We sell 12 mm water-resistant plywood both from a single sheet and in wholesale batches. You can collect your order in person in Kyiv. We dispatch across Ukraine.

## Features of Marine Okoume Plywood: Why the Material is Water-Resistant Marine

Okoume plywood is a multi-ply wood-based panel manufactured in Italy from 100% rotary-cut veneer of the tropical timber species Gaboon (*Aucoumea klaineana*). Unlike standard moisture-resistant panels (interior MR or exterior WBP grades), this water-resistant plywood is engineered for direct and prolonged contact with both fresh and seawater.

The material’s exceptional resistance to delamination, rot, and warping in extremely humid environments is achieved through its bonding technology and subsequent surface treatment.

- **Class 3 bonding water resistance (in accordance with EN 314-2).**The panels are pressed using a thermosetting WBP (Weather and Boil Proof) adhesive based on melamine- or phenol-formaldehyde resins. The glue line cures irreversibly: it does not dissolve in water and withstands prolonged immersion and frost.
- **Solid construction without core voids.**Marine-grade plywood is manufactured exclusively from whole-piece veneers. The absence of internal voids and gaps prevents water or condensation from accumulating inside the panel, protecting the sheet from hidden rot and splitting during freezing conditions.
- **Low density and specific weight.**The average density of solid Okoume timber is approximately 450–500 kg/m³. As a result, finished structures weigh 20–50% less than equivalents made from birch plywood.
- **Mahogany aesthetics.**The species is commercially known as “Gaboon mahogany”, although botanically it does not belong to the true mahogany family. The name refers to its colour palette: the timber ranges in tone from pale pink to light brown.

Our catalogue features Italian marine plywood in a 2500×1220 mm format (single sheet area: 3.05 m²) in thicknesses of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, and 20 mm.

**Important!** To ensure water-resistant Okoume plywood retains its performance properties during direct contact with water, exposed panel edges must be thoroughly sealed during installation, and working surfaces must be further protected with epoxy resin, fibreglass, varnish, or paint.

## What Are the Advantages of Marine Okoume Plywood for Manufacturing?

The key technological advantages provided by water-resistant plywood for both serial and bespoke manufacturing include:

- **Reduced structural weight (by 20–50%).** Compared to birch plywood of equivalent thickness, Okoume plywood is significantly lighter. This is a strategic advantage when manufacturing boats, yachts, and campervans (motorhomes). Reducing the product’s weight without sacrificing stiffness lowers the load on hardware and fixings.
- **Ease of machining.** Solid Okoume timber is neither overly hard nor resinous. The sheets cut cleanly on panel saws and are easily routed, drilled, and sanded without splintering or chipping.
- **Pliability and bendability.**Thin plywood sheets (2 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm) can easily be formed into radiused shapes. This substantially simplifies and speeds up boat hull planking, as well as the production of curved furniture fronts, arches, and contoured design elements.
- **Dimensional stability.**Calibrated panels sanded on both sides feature a uniform core structure (free from voids).
- **Excellent adhesion for glues and protective coatings.** The sanded surface of Okoume veneer evenly absorbs primers, wood preservatives, varnishes, and paints, while also providing a monolithic bond with epoxy resin and woven fibreglass cloth. Reliable adhesion with coatings or epoxy resin is critical: it serves a protective function by completely sealing the timber against moisture.
- **Convenient cutting layout.**Panels measuring 2500×1220 mm (3.05 m²) are ideal for optimising cutting patterns for both large-scale boatbuilding components and cabinetry.

Sanded and calibrated marine Okoume plywood reduces the time required for preliminary preparation and sanding of components prior to painting or varnishing. You get a stable, lightweight, and durable material that performs effectively in both structural engineering and interior projects.

## Grades of Marine Okoume Plywood

| Grade | Characteristics |
| --- | --- |
| B/BB | The face veneer (B) features a uniform pinkish-brown colour with a natural lustre and an even texture. Only occasional sound intergrown knots or pin knots up to 5–10 mm in diameter (no more than 1–2 per m²) and minor natural shade variations without contrasting streaks are permitted. The reverse side (BB) allows intergrown knots up to 15–20 mm in diameter (no more than 3–5 per m²), areas of swirled grain, and natural discolouration. |
| BB/BB | Both sides of the panel (BB) have a smooth, even surface. Sound intergrown knots up to 15–20 mm in diameter (approximately 3–5 per m²), natural colour variations, and a slight slope of grain are permitted. Occasional closed hairline splits up to 150–200 mm in length (filled with specialist water-resistant wood filler) and neat veneer repairs (patches matched for grain and shade) may be present. |
| BB/CP | The face side (BB) is suitable for decorative finishing. The reverse side (CP) permits sound and repaired knots up to 25–35 mm in diameter without strict limits on quantity, noticeable contrasting colour variations, repaired open splits up to 2–3 mm wide, and a higher number of veneer patches without strict colour matching. |
| CP/CP | Knots, natural discolouration, filled splits, and numerous repair plugs are present. At the same time, the panel surface remains sanded and structurally sound. |

## Where Is Marine (Water-Resistant) Okoume Plywood Used?

### Boatbuilding, Yachting, and Watercraft Repair

The best-known commercial name for this material is marine plywood. Thin, flexible sheets (4–8 mm) are used to form hull planking, decks, and hull shells of wooden boats, kayaks, canoes, pleasure craft, and racing boats. Thicker panels (12–20 mm) are used to manufacture boat frames, outboard motor transoms, as well as rigid floorboards (sole boards) and seats (thwarts) for inflatable boats.

### Furniture Manufacturing for Cabins, Bathrooms, and Spa Areas

Okoume plywood is used to manufacture built-in wardrobes, vanity units, worktops, and tables for cruise liners and yachts, as well as for bathrooms, indoor swimming pools, and sauna changing rooms. Unlike chipboard or MDF, a water-resistant plywood sheet does not swell upon direct exposure to moisture and holds furniture hardware securely.

### Campervan, Motorhome, and Specialist Vehicle Conversions

Because Okoume structures are 20–50% lighter than birch equivalents, the panels are well-suited for fitting out motorhomes, caravans, food trucks, and mobile coffee vans. They are used for interior body lining, lightweight furniture modules, sleeping platforms, and partitions that do not overload the vehicle chassis and withstand vibration.

### Wall and Floor Panelling

Water-resistant panels serve as a structural and decorative material for cladding cabin walls and ceilings, terraces, balconies, summer pavilions, and verandas. Such panels improve thermal and acoustic insulation and stabilise the indoor microclimate. For premium interiors, the sheets are additionally faced with sliced veneer of fine timber species, while hard-wearing 15–20 mm panels are laid as reliable moisture-resistant subfloors or finished flooring.

### Garden Furniture and Exterior Design

When properly treated with protective varnishes or epoxy resin, Okoume plywood performs reliably outdoors. The material is chosen for manufacturing outdoor benches and pergolas, facade decor, external signage, skateparks, children’s play equipment, and heavy-duty packing cases for sea freight.

## 7 Reasons to Buy Water-Resistant (Marine) Plywood from WoodWay Expert

We offer comprehensive solutions for both small private workshops and boatbuilding or furniture manufacturing companies. We have structured our workflow so that you can order the material in the required thickness and put it straight into production.

Here are 7 compelling reasons to order marine Okoume plywood from us:

1. **In-stock availability.** Our catalogue features plywood measuring 2500×1220 mm (3.05 m²) in thicknesses of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, and 20 mm. You will not have to wait weeks for a delivery from Europe to start or complete your project.
2. **Available from a single sheet.** We work with both retail and wholesale clients. You can buy Okoume plywood from a single sheet or order a full pallet.
3. **Remote material selection.** Our sales specialists will help you choose the right plywood online. We send specifications and photos of the available stock directly to you. Once approved, the order is processed.
4. **Comprehensive machining services.** Upon request, we provide cutting layout optimisation, panel sizing, edge banding, and veneering (overlaying) with natural sliced veneer of various timber species.
5. **Tailored offers for wholesale and regular clients.**The current price per sheet of plywood depends on the selected thickness, grade, and order volume. We prepare bespoke commercial quotes for furniture factories, construction companies, and designers.
6. **Convenient payment methods.** We offer flexible payment options for private individuals, sole traders, and corporate entities (bank transfer against an invoice, cash payment, or online payment services).
7. **Self-collection in Kyiv, delivery across Ukraine.** You can inspect and collect your order in person from our warehouse in Kyiv or arrange dispatch via freight carriers to Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv, and other locations across Ukraine.

**Need advice on choosing the right plywood thickness and grade? Submit an enquiry via the website basket, visit our warehouse and showroom (7-D Zdolbunivska St, Kyiv), or call our sales team: [+380 (67) 180-38-13](tel:+380671803813) (Viber, Telegram).**

## Specifications

### Main

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Glue type | Marine |
| Grade | B/BB |

### Dimensions and weight

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Format | 2500x1220 mm |
| Thickness | 12 mm |
| Length | 2500 mm |
| Width | 1220 mm |
| Sheet area | 3.05 m² |
| Weight | ≈ 24.9 kg / sheet |

## Delivery

- Collection from the warehouse at: 7d Zdolbunivska St., Kyiv (entrance from Dniprovska Naberezhna embankment, 17)
- Delivery across Ukraine by transport companies

## Payment

- Payment at the warehouse on collection
- Bank transfer: sole trader (group 2, no VAT) or LLC with VAT
- Any convenient way — agreed with the manager


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