12 foot v haul mod

[Joeloftus80]

Looking for ideas on putting a floor in my 12 foot v haul. I'm thinking of putting a wood floor on the bottom of the boat. Looking for ideas

 

[Vintin]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

Just go with a not slip paint on product and don't mangle your boat.

Got any photos?

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

NO pressure treated lumber

 

[Vintin]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

NO pressure treated lumber

When I saw you had posted after me I was worried I had spelled 'mangle' wrong.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

Wood decks are too much weight for 12' aluminum boats, especially if you plan to frame it out of wood too.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

You might consider using the Blue or Pink Slab foam from Lowe's or HD laid flat across the bottom of the boat with some 3/8" ext grade plywood coated with Marine Varnish or Oil based paint. That would provide a nice supportive floor + some added flotation. Not sure what the height of your ribs are but the foam is about 1" thick so something to consider. You can easily cut it with a band saw to make thinner strips too?
Using these materials would add less than 50# of weight to your boat which IMHO is acceptable for a 12' boat. But I'm not a Tin boat guy so could be that I'm wrong.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

Wood decks are too much weight for 12' aluminum boats, especially if you plan to frame it out of wood too.

Yup.

Three bench seats for a 12 footer is par for the course.

If you are looking for a deck to walk around on you'll really want a bigger boat.

Which is great because you now have the perfect excuse to pick up another metal rig:thumb:

 

[Joeloftus80]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod



I'm not trying to stand just trying to make a
Level platform for my feet .

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

Foam and 3/8" Plywood. Electric Carving knife will cut and shape the foam to fit the curvature of the hull. Flotation and Flat Deck...BINGO!!!

 

[Joeloftus80]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

 

[Joeloftus80]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

I picked up the blue foam from lowes and used it as support
Under the deck. I screwed the deck into the braces of the haul
With stainless steel self tapping 1 inch metal screws. The deck
Is very firm. I plan on picking up carpet to cover
The deck but not sure on what to use to fill
In the sides of the deck to carpet over.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 12 foot v haul mod

Is that 3/4"? Did you Seal the bottom side and edges with anything? You can make a good Home Brew sealer by using 1 cup of Boiled Linseed Oil, 2 cups of Mineral Spirits and 1 cup of Polyurethane. Paint it on and let it dry overnight. Really let it soak in well on the edges. 2 coats will really help seal the plywood from moisture. After 48 hours Paint it with 2 coats of Rustoleum Oil Based Paint and it'll last for many years.