Re-Floor older Pontoon Boat with Vinyl/Linoleum

[LawnOrnament]

I just bought an older, 24 foot 1997 pontoon boat yesterday on Craigslist and need some advice since I have never owned one before but know a lot about boats. The carpet is junk but the marine plywood underneath looks like it is in very good shape.

My questions are the following:
1. Assuming I go with vinyl/linoleum, can I get this at Home Depot or do I need to get it at one of the pontoon accessory websites that has marine vinyl flooring?
2. Any suggestions on prepping the marine plywood and what glue I should use?
3. Any pontoon websites that you can recommend for flooring and accessories that has good prices?

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am somewhat cost sensitive.

Thanks!

 

[Yegboats]

From what I've heard some home hardware stores actually carry marine vinyl flooring in some parts of the country. I'm guessing if you can find it at a hardware store it's only likely to come in a 6' width. You'll need the 8' width stuff for your pontoon. Check with your local dealer to see if they have a supplier see if they can get it for you maybe they can get it w/o you having to pay shipping on something 8.4' long. Where ever you decide to get it make sure it's marine.

• ? Textured surface for slip resistance
• ? Designed with UV stabilizers

• ? Resist fading
• ? Repels water and moisture, preventing deck rot
• ? Designed for sport and leisure watercraft

 

[HotTommy]

Think about the color if bare feet will be walking on it. Darker colors get hot.

 

[gm280]

I would most certainly make certain that when whatever you install will not be slippery when wet. That could be iffy. JMHO!

 

[Rickochet]

Slippery is the key word. Even Marideck which is vinyl marine floor covering is slick when wet. I would just opt for a carpet. I have had both and recommend carpet. In either case make sure that the glue you use is compatible with whatever treatment in in/on the wooden deck.

 

[redneck joe]

Outdoor floor paint with a texture?

 

[1983 ercoa 21']

Look at evercoat skid no more I have it on my toon and love it

 

[Rickochet]

I forgot to add that Cabelas has a non skid roll on coating called Tuff Coat. I haven't used it but a friend has and he really likes it. Make sure that you use an appropriate primer compatible with the Tuff Coat and your deck.