marineman16
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I just bought an 18' '89 Procraft 1780. The fishing deck floors are solid, but the bottom (main) floor is soft. I am thinking of taking the Memorial Day weekend to replace. I've never done this, so I'd really appreciate any help I can get! Here is my game plan, then some questions below that.
GAME PLAN:
Today:
Strip carpet, measure so I know how much wood I'll need, get supplies.
Saturday:
Remove the old floor and use it as a pattern to trace the shape onto the new ply if possible. Once cut, double coat the ply with marine epoxy paint. Let dry, install, and seal the edges (see question below).
Sunday:
Install carpet and new seats.
Monday:
HOPEFULLY get on the water for a test...
QUESTIONS:
-The consoles (driver and passenger) walls appear to run right to the wood but aren't bolted to it. Would the wood just slide underneath, or is the floor likely groved around the consoles? How will it come out/go back in?
-Is my time estimate too short? Too long?
-Is it stupid to replace the floor and not the carpet? The carpet is in decent shape, but it wouldn't hurt to replace it since it will need removed anyways.
-What is the best material to use to seal the edges where the ply meets the walls of the boat? I was planning on some kind of epoxy caulk...
-Are there any complications I should expect? Any basic tips?
GAME PLAN:
Today:
Strip carpet, measure so I know how much wood I'll need, get supplies.
Saturday:
Remove the old floor and use it as a pattern to trace the shape onto the new ply if possible. Once cut, double coat the ply with marine epoxy paint. Let dry, install, and seal the edges (see question below).
Sunday:
Install carpet and new seats.
Monday:
HOPEFULLY get on the water for a test...
QUESTIONS:
-The consoles (driver and passenger) walls appear to run right to the wood but aren't bolted to it. Would the wood just slide underneath, or is the floor likely groved around the consoles? How will it come out/go back in?
-Is my time estimate too short? Too long?
-Is it stupid to replace the floor and not the carpet? The carpet is in decent shape, but it wouldn't hurt to replace it since it will need removed anyways.
-What is the best material to use to seal the edges where the ply meets the walls of the boat? I was planning on some kind of epoxy caulk...
-Are there any complications I should expect? Any basic tips?