Facelift on floor of boat

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leatherneck46

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Existing floor is in good condition so I am relaying 3/8'' plywwood over existing. I coated the plywood front n back with boiled linseed oil. "Father-in -laws idea". What should I really do to protect the plywood befor carpeting?
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

Why are you covering the existing flooring if it is in good condition? Also you haven't mentioned what kind of boat you have.<br /><br />I think you could be headed for trouble by just fastening a new floor over the old. Ya better cough up a few more details before you nail that floor down.
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

Not to mention the added weight of the plywood and its propensity to trap condensation and water between the sheets. I would recondition the old floor if its a cosmetic thing and not structural. Seems like a lot of work for something that doesnt need it.
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

Ok .. The floor isn't in good shape in some places. The boat is a 1972, 18ft aluminum Areocraft with a 65hp evinrude. I don't won't to tear up the old floor since that would be alot of work. What is normally done to water proof the floor?
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

If it isn't in good shape in some places due to rot (which is a fungus) there is no top coating that will water proof it since the fungus will spread. Automotive anti freze will kill the fungus and you might try that. <br /><br />Bite the bullet & do it right - - new floor.
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

Ouch that bullet is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />It's burning my teeth!!!<br /> :D
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

Thanks yto all <br />I know the right thing to do is replace the floor with a new one, But I'm cheap and never have done the right thing :eek: . I've got 3/8'' plywood cut and ready to lay over the old floor. I know this is wrong way to do the job, you guys are the experts. I only need to get by a couple years cause I have ms and won't be long before I've got to sell the boat. I will give all info to the new owner. Having said that, any ideas about covering the 3/8'' plywood? Just need to get by for a couple years. Thanks to all that replied !!!
 
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Re: Facelift on floor of boat

Since you insist - - give the existing floor and the new wood a liberal coat of epoxy and allow it to dry thoroughly.
 
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