Floor Boards

[Sucker fish]

I need to replace the floor boards in my drift boat, what do you guys recommend for material, any tricks I need to know about?

Any info appreciated.

Chris

[Highmark]

Is it plywood. If so. You can find marine grade ply wood at Mr Plywood
located on Stark st. they carry all sizes. and there prices are fare.

[Sucker fish]

It's currently plywood, I was wondering if there was a better material out there.

[Highmark]

You could use aluminum plate. But that is so expensive.And plywood
cuts so much easier.

[Small Fry]

I was pleasantly surprised when Steven gave me a quote of 1200 dollars to replace the floor boards in my 19 foot FV. Materials were about half the cost. I asked about Aluminium diamond plate floor over lay. was about the same cost. If you go straight aluminium you have to go at least 1/8 or more.

[Highmark]

Wow That seems to be a lot for maybe 3 sheet of plywood. and a little cutting.and a lay up.what else did they do.

[biederboat]

Do what I did, get something that will last forever from www.spaceagesythetics.com. Two layers of fiberglass with a high-density foam core. About 1/2 the weight and twice the stiffness of plywood. Cuts easily.

PM me if you need info on how to get it.

Biederboat

[Highmark]

You could use the stuff called sea foam from Tapp plastics. great stuff
Was very easy to work with. I made a Swim platform with it. it was like
100,00 a sheet 4x8 but will last for ever... and you could get it in just about
any color.

[Sucker fish]

How does the plastic do in the heat? UHMW is terrible unless it has slotted holes to expand.

[Highmark]

The stuff that was on my boat works great. it is called sea foam. it's
not a straight plastic product. it made for marine applications.