I just installed a flat foot on my boat

[rob allen]

I just finished the project. it was pretty simple really. that is once you get up the guts to cut a hole in the deck of your boat:)

A flat foot for thoes who may not know is a shallow pan that once installed lowers your troling motor foot control down level with the deck of the boat.. It's supposed to relieve back strain caused by standing with one foot raised all day..

easy project i'd recommend it for thoes who are interested...

[quacK5]

Is is possible for you to post pics so we can check it out? Thanks!

[rob allen]

yeah as soon as I get some taken I will

[sbasser]

Oh, a FLAT FOOT! THAT's a fine idea. :applause: I thought you meant a foot throttle for the outboard, a "Hot Foot". :blush: I don't like those....
Q: How did you seal the edges of the plywood deck where you cut out the hole for the "Flat Foot"? How much does this item cost? Where's the best deal to be had? :eek: C&R, Steve

[rob allen]

My boat was equppied with a hot foot when i bought it i see the pro's and con's but have yet to form an opinion of my own..

The flatfoot i believe sells for 139.00 I'll PM you the link but i am sure a search for "flatfoot" would find it

they suggest using a silicone caulk around the edge of the hole.. HOWEVER I haven't done that yet.. I am thinking about recarpeting my boat so i'll do it a little later.. though they don't recommend sealing the plywood it seems kinda like a no brainer to me.. I think i'll do something like a thompsons water seal and see how that holds up.. maybe redo it ever couple of years.. there are probably more prenmanent solutions but there isn't going to be much water getting in there to begin with...

[sbasser]

"there isn't going to be much water getting in there to begin with..."

The deck probably has a layer of fiberglass cloth or mat on both sides...I would seal the edges of the plywood with a fairly thick epoxy putty. You don't want moisture getting in there, at all. I'd think the Flatfoot folks would tell you what to do, and with what. I would not use Thompson's Water Seal. Wet plywood isn't good plywood. C&R, Steve

[rob allen]

how about a layer of fiberglass resin :smile:... did you get the info you needed steve???

[sbasser]

Rob...If you're experienced with polyester resin, I guess that's ok. If not, well, I've had enough trouble with it not hardening, that I'd just rather use epoxy, which has a longer shelf life, and generally works for me. :eek: C&R, Steve