New vinyl floor For 96 Fisher Pontoon with PLASTIC DECKING

[rockfordpi]

New vinyl floor For 96 Fisher Pontoon with PLASTIC DECKING

I am redoing a 96 24' Fisher Pontoon boat that has 1" plastic/ABS type decking. I want to go with something other than carpet. The problem I have is that the deck is held down by screws that have heads about the same diameter and thickness as a quarter (think about a nail with the head the size of a quarter). These are placed at the seams.

So, imagine a deck with quarters on it spaced about 2 x 4. I never noticed these showing through the carpet, but I am afraid they will telegraph through the vinyl. Any processes or product recommendations to deal with this?

I am looking at at least 80 mill vinyl, possibly marideck or infinity luxury woven vinyl, but I am open to anything that is durable and maintenance free in that price range. I am not sure about the EVA foam products.

Ideas or suggestions?

 

[Groo]

Bondo as filler?

do a skim coat, then sand it smooth.

 

[GA_Boater]

Welcome aboard, Jim.

Are these screws raised and not countersunk?

 

[rockfordpi]

yes, raised, they look just like quarters laying on the deck, maybe 1/32 thicker, roughly same diameter

 

[Groo]

A belt sander can take a 32rd of steel off pretty quick. You may be able to just over tighten a hair as well

 

[rockfordpi]

A belt sander can take a 32rd of steel off pretty quick. You may be able to just over tighten a hair as well

I meant 1/32 higher than a quarter, not above the deck. I have tried heating the decking and driving them down a bit, but that tends to loosen the bolt and I am not sure if I can tighten the nut underneath without the bolt turning and their is no head on the bolt to hold.

 

[Groo]

Probably a square shank. Make sure it cools before cranking it it you used heat

 

[rockfordpi]

I think you are correct on the square shank

 

[CDAAL]

Hi, I plan to replace the old carpet with new vinyl on our 2001 Fisher Ponoon Boat in a few months, I havent started yet but appreciate the info on the quarter size screws. I was wondering what type of adhesive are you planning to use on the plastic deck?

 

[jbcurt00]

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rockfordpi joined, posted this topic back @ the end of May and hasnt been back since the end of May. Doubt he'll get or reply to your question, hence the 90day inactivity rule

CDAAL start a topic about re-skinning your 'toon's deck w vinyl.