[milkiway]

Adhesive polyurethane caulk

[bitwaffle]

Boat flooring imparts many benefits to a boat's hull. The supporting framing and floor can add stiffness and support to a hull. The flooring creates a dead-air space just above the hull's bottom that can add bouyancy to a boat made from materials with no inherent bouyancy such as fiberglass, steel or aluminum. The floor provides support to additional deck equipment such and winches, consoles and seats. Flooring can provide added comfort by separating the occupants feet from bilge water and insulating the occupants from cold-water temperatures and the pumping action of the hull created when under way at high speeds.

[Ervin02]

3/4-inch treated or marine plywood

[mustvisit]

Apply a heavy bead of adhesive caulk to the top edge of the cleats, beams and filler pieces. Immediately place the plywood pieces in position on the framing and screw the plywood down to the framing. Allow the adhesive to dry and trim off any adhesive squeezeout present above the flooring.

[tombeagle7]

i'm going to assume this is a jon boat! martin the benches support the sides of the boat, they also provide a space for the floatation foam. <br />so it wouldnt be advisable to remove the benches.

[johnriderjr0]

Re: Installing floor in aluminum boat here

[ModVAVet]

Re: Installing floor in aluminum boat

[barbarousrelic]

We all have a bit of boat envy in us. For some it is the sight of a bedazzled bass boat skimming effortlessly across the water. Others pine for the spacious platform of the latest walleye rig. But, as we tumble back to reality, and economics, feasibility, and domestic partnerships prevail, we obligatorily concede our yearnings and make do with whatever helps get our lure wet.

[dbc]

Discover a fine assortment of Boating Accessories, including marine carpeting, carpet adhesive, and bow mount electric trolling motors at Sportsman’s Guide.

[alexandra]

Allow a 4- to 6-inch overlap when covering the deck with carpet. Adhere carpet with marine carpet glue and use a staple gun to affix edges on back. Once compthe lete, use 2-inch coated deck screws to attach the deck to frame. [links]

[BlueSky]

For me, I ended up making a two section floor where each section was 4′ long by 3′ wide. As I was using 4 mm thick corrugated plastic, I wanted a minimum of three layers and I was able to piece together a fourth layer from the scraps. I highly recommend at least three layers of plastic if you’re using the 4mm thick sheets (that’s what’s most commonly available, as far as I can tell). more

[Iron47]

If you’re like me, the sections after they’ve been glued together weren’t exactly “square” and so it was a little difficult to figure out where to start when marking it up. here

[bitcoinuser]

I do have some concerns about the strength of the bond between the sheets, as I heard the occasional crack when taking steps. One concern I initially had was whether the 4mm corrugated plastic would collapse when you put your full pressure on it. I haven’t experienced anything in the likes of that, and I’m pretty confident that the plastic will hold up its structure over time.

[kdawson]

While I’m very happy with how this boat floor turned out, I realize that it might not be the right fit for everybody. Here’s the deal: if you’re considering the floor to be a more or less “permanent” addition to your inflatable boat, then I think you’re best off with a wood floor. While significantly heavier, you’ll get the best performance and you can spend your extra money buying more trinkets for your inflatable boat.