It can bend a bit, but isn't as flexible as carpet. I wouldn't try to wrap a lid with it. I would expect it to start peeling away from those corners pretty quick.
I was hoping it would be a removable panel, but in that picture it looks like solid floor.
What about just cutting it out and putting another deck plate there?
They're tight because the threads are usually not straight, they're spread open just a bit. I run into that with old and new.
It'll just get scraped off as you push the bolt in and make a bigger mess.
What's a good cleaner for fresh 5200? Acetone? I use wax and grease remover when cleaning up...
I meant taking the whole rear panel out, to avoid having a seam that could open up from being torqued around by the motor.
Sorry to hear about your dad. I understand getting burnt out on the project.
It looks like the planned cut will be along the bottom edge of the transom. I think this will...
Ok, I'm not much of a metal guy, I mostly do fiberglass, but I'll give my opinion on fixing that.
I think it's stretched too much to just bang it back into shape. The only chance, and this is with no experience, would be a lot of work with a shrinking hammer (picture attached below). It looks...
