DIY bow filler and "stern" filler ?

[rocklydockly]

I've a '95 open bow 232 Rinker. I would like to be able to sleep on the boat with the kids. I can install a small ledge on either side of the bow walkway and place a board in the gap with cushions. I would like to use the plastic marine board but it is remarkably expensive. I can use plywood, but I would like to have it look right. Paint isn't going to do it. Do I need to put Resin on it and paint it or ?.

The rear is similar, but a much larger gap between the U shaped seats. I'm going to use my table pedestal as a center support with a new shorter post. Boards and pads will be separate for ease of stowing. Any additional suggestions?

 

[DALLEN7]

Re: DIY bow filler and "stern" filler ?

put up a couple of pics. to help us out I am putting in a casting deck in the front of mine that will be carpeted maybe it is similer to what you are thinking.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: DIY bow filler and "stern" filler ?

Coat the plywood with 2 coats of epoxy prior to painting it and it will look awesome.

 

[rocklydockly]

Re: DIY bow filler and "stern" filler ?



This is not my boat, but is exactly like it. I will do something nearly identical. My pads may be separate from the boards for ease of DIY.

 

[rocklydockly]

Re: DIY bow filler and "stern" filler ?

Are we talking epoxy paint, as in garage floors? Or Epoxy resin as in West System fiberglass resin and hardener?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: DIY bow filler and "stern" filler ?

Resin (then paint it). West, Clark Craft, U.S. Composites, etc etc. Two coats (for waterproofing) on my deck boards and they looked like bar tops.