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Originally Posted by bridget
We like the wooden look. Would you folks recommend aluminum w cedar removable planking or is there something else that lasts longer?
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We also like the wooden look, but we ended up with poly--it lasts forever, it's zero maintenance, and it's always smooth to the touch. From a distance the "natural" colors blend in well, so it is similar in aesthetic from a distance. The pop-up back rests and table are really nice too.
If you do decide to go with wood, I recommend cedar, not pressure treated. The pressure treatment chemicals have to go somewhere, like into the lake or onto your skin as you sunbathe.
Here's a website; I cant remember where we bought ours, but this model is widely available:
https://www.hewittrad.com/otter-island-swim-raft/