how to build/install a floor in alloy boat?

[gazza2007au]

summer is coming around fast we have just finished going through winter and im getting my boat ready for the warmer weather and the fishing how would i go about building a floor for this boat?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to build/install a floor in alloy boat?

That might be a tough choice. Do you want a flat deck? Or a basic small flat surface.

Any decking will add weight and also make the boat a bit more tippy since you will be essentially changing the center of gravity.

Many people have made removable decking for the smaller boats with great success.

There are a few smaller projects in the Completed Project Section that reflect that and I would also look at a few of the Starcraft restorations for ideas.

Have you considered a nice non-slip coating directly on the hull?

 

[gazza2007au]

Re: how to build/install a floor in alloy boat?

i have carpet i can lay down but i really need a flat floor as when we go out fishing all our gear gets put in the middle of the boat if we dont put it there it falls there lol

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: how to build/install a floor in alloy boat?

Well.... a removable deck is probably best for a small boat (you have the ability to keep the hull clean and retrieve anything that falls (not that we ever drop things in a boat )

Take a look at this iboats person did... http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=267237

 

[gazza2007au]

Re: how to build/install a floor in alloy boat?

thanks for the link that has given my an idea on how to do it what thickness plywood would u recommend?