UHMW instalation

grog3 · 12-30-2003, 09:14 AM

Does anyone know the details to installing UHMW to the bottom of an alluminum drift boat ??? Also how does the stuff work ?? Thanks for any info

ampersat · 12-30-2003, 09:50 AM

I wouldn't do it. UHMW weighs a lot and an aluminum drifter is heavy enough as it is. Stick with gluvit or whatever.

Nuttinbutnet · 12-30-2003, 10:44 AM

Hey Grog,
This stuff is the same stuff that they make kitchen cutting boards out of. I had it in 3/8" on the bottom if my wood boat and it worked great. 3/8" was kind of overkill as it is tougher than anything out there. A buddy of mine used 1/4" sheets on his aluminum boat. If I remember correctly, he used construction adhesive to glue it to the bottom. It worked fine and did not add alot of weight.

Laserman · 12-30-2003, 10:50 AM

I'm not sure what you have in mind. I use UHMW on my tailer to slide my boat off eaiser and also used it to make up a couple cutting boards, plier holder, knife holder. You can also purchase it in tape form (sticky on one side) in diffrent thickneses.You can purchase scrap pieces (resonably priced)from laird Plastics. I hope this helps.