Boat floor question...

[geauxsaints337]

Has anyone ever tried to apply carpet to foam boards in the bottom of a boat? I'd like to put plywood in the boat but I'm afraid it'll add too much weight. I'm thinking about cutting the foam board to fit between the ribs of the boat and attach carpet to the foam boards. (I don't care that the ribs will show in between each board.) I'm just trying to create a flat surface to stand on as opposed to standing on the ribs of the boat. I'm wondering if the carpet will stay stapled to the board. Should I use glue along with the staples? If your not sure what I'm talking about, this video will give you an idea. This guy used foam board, but he put a pad over the whole bottom. The link is below. Thanks in advance!

"How to put a floor in a jon boat / aluminum
https://youtu.be/C0PpypzsvjU

 

[ondarvr]

Since the hull has other flotation it won't as big of an issue when the unsecured foam and floor mat float away when he takes on some water. Foam is not very durable, it needs to be protected, and while the rubber horse mat sort of does the job , the foam will probably be crushed rather soon. Those rubber mats are heavy, he could have used thin plywood and had a better finished product

As for your question, the foam won't last long, and is of no value as flotation if it's not anchored in place.

 

[jigngrub]

Since the hull has other flotation it won't as big of an issue when the unsecured foam and floor mat float away when he takes on some water. Foam is not very durable, it needs to be protected, and while the rubber horse mat sort of does the job , the foam will probably be crushed rather soon. Those rubber mats are heavy, he could have used thin plywood and had a better finished product

As for your question, the foam won't last long, and is of no value as flotation if it's not anchored in place.

I agree, and that black mat is going to be very hot in the summer.

Some 3/8" plywood sealed well on both sides and the edges covered with carpet or deck vinyl and then riveted or screwed down to the ribs would have been a much better job and the foam would be locked in place to act as floatation.