[mellowyellow]

have been looking for a small aluminum boatto get my 14yr old started in boating. a farmerdown the road has one, but he had the entire inside sprayed with truck bedliner to stop upsome leaks. has anyone ever heard of this ordo you think it will last? seems like it wouldsure make future hull repairs tougher. if the hullflexes, won't it crack?what do you guys think?thanks,M.Y.

[tjthorson]

If it was that Rhinoliner stuff, I can tell you for sure it won't crack. I have seen entire semi-trucks sprayed with that stuff on the inside to prevent corrosion when carrying fertilizers and acids and that stuff is tough.I would say as long as there isn't any significant corrosion or damage to the hull, the Rhinoliner would provide a non-slip, sound deadening insulation to the hull. If there are chunks of hull gone or entire runs of rivets missing, I would avoid it. HTH!

[JB]

I agree with Todd, Mellow.There are products similar to Rhinoliner that are marketed specifically for boats. I have seen them in lots of tinnys and on 'toons to replace that !@#$% carpet junk.If the hull is basically sound I think you will have an improved tinny.Good luck.

[snapperbait]

Anyone ever tried it on fiberglass??? I've thought about having the inside and deck of my 21' open fisherman sprayed with the stuff...

[JB]

It makes sense to me, Snapperbait. Easy to wash down, doesn't lock stinky fish and bait smell into the boat, quiet and sunproof.You can get it in many colors and roll it on, if you choose.Good luck.

[snapperbait]

WHAT??? NO FISHY SMELL.. THATS NO FUN.. But I like the E-Z clean up... JB, any brands to look for?? I don't know if I'm tooo crazy about the ones you find at retail stores.. They look a little funky 2 me.. Any epoxy based??? Good non skid???

[mellowyellow]

thanks all for your responses!the hull doesn't look too banged up and thewhite color sure is purty... I guess the question in my mind is flexibility.how much would a 13' tinny hull flex?if it does flex, won't this stuff crack???I'm gonna go look at it one more time.regards,M.Y.

[epresutti]

MellowYellow,Found this link for a product called ultra-tuff. Made for boat applications (and tons of others). http://www.ultratuff.net Hope this helps.Safe boating to all.Cheers.emp.

[epresutti]

MellowYellow,Sorry for the double post, this was the link I was looking for. I remember seeing it before, just took me a couple of minutes to find it. http://www.nonslipcoating.com/marine.htm Hope this helps too.Safe boating to all.Cheers.emp.

[mellowyellow]

thanks Ed

[snapperbait]

Thanks Ed & JB answered my ? too...