Replacing floor covering in a super vee

Rimshot · 08-17-2005, 10:03 AM

Looking for words of advice from anyone who has ever done this themselves. How tough is it? What steps do I need to take? Where do I get the vinyl? Also diamond plate has crossed my mind but I'm guessing that is a few $$ to have done.

Any words of wisdom here?

Bait Bucket · 08-17-2005, 10:27 AM

Oh boy. Talking about being a dollar short and a day late.... I just had diamond plate installed in mine and kept the original floor (brand new) to install in my second boat. As luck would have it, I didn't have the time so I gave it away to a none boat owner to be used for non-boating project. If you have a spare 1.5-2.0 grand, go with the diamond plate.

snit · 08-17-2005, 10:28 AM

I did the floor in my old fishrite. Marine plywood ($$$) and Cabelas vinyl and glue. Looked and worked great. Maybe call Stevens for a price too?

08-17-2005, 10:49 AM

Aluminum diamond plate will polish out and become slippery after a bit of time.

FishinMission · 08-17-2005, 11:09 AM

Seems like I saw the vinyl material at Fisherman's Marine Supply the last trip I took through there.

Mark

Mr4am · 08-17-2005, 11:32 AM

I have a friend that has diamond plating in his boat. The sun really reflexes up into your face on nice days. Great way to get an even tan :grin:

Crayfin · 08-17-2005, 11:37 AM

1.5-2 grand sure seems like alot of money for diamond plate? How thick did you put in?

KZ4LIFE · 08-17-2005, 12:27 PM

Rip it all out and go with Diamond Plate. You will be glad you decided to spend a little extra jack. You can also paint it what ever color you want. Sure helped the Sled I used to have.