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<blockquote data-quote="jigngrub" data-source="post: 257946" data-attributes="member: 6657"><p>I'd stay away from the FRP for decking, it won't be durable or long lasting enough for foot traffic and weight. It might last for a year or 2 but after that you'll be pulling it up to put down aluminum or plywood.</p><p></p><p>I forgot to mention earlier that you should fasten your decking down and don't leave it loose, it could blow out of the boat while trailering or on the water. It'll also be noisy and will bend and "cup" if not fastened down. Just fasten it down with aluminum blind (pop) rivets, they're easy to install, cheaper than stainless, have a lower head profile than screws, and are easy to drill out and replace when you want to lift your decking for cleaning and inspection.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jigngrub, post: 257946, member: 6657"] I'd stay away from the FRP for decking, it won't be durable or long lasting enough for foot traffic and weight. It might last for a year or 2 but after that you'll be pulling it up to put down aluminum or plywood. I forgot to mention earlier that you should fasten your decking down and don't leave it loose, it could blow out of the boat while trailering or on the water. It'll also be noisy and will bend and "cup" if not fastened down. Just fasten it down with aluminum blind (pop) rivets, they're easy to install, cheaper than stainless, have a lower head profile than screws, and are easy to drill out and replace when you want to lift your decking for cleaning and inspection. [/QUOTE]
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