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<blockquote data-quote="wmk0002" data-source="post: 405033" data-attributes="member: 13975"><p>FWIW, last month I emailed and asked Alumacraft what gauge they use for the flooring in their MV1648 NCS and was told 0.080". Those models also have factory foam under the floor. So maybe someone with that model can chime in on how sturdy their floor feels and can give you the spacing of their ribs for comparison. </p><p></p><p>Also, this is the foam I have seen mentioned on here and that I have been researching for use on my future boat. <a href="https://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html" target="_blank">https://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html</a> You may be able to contact them and get a better idea of how structurally supportive it is. Thinking back to some of the poured foam I have encountered under decks on other boats, I can believe how it can provide a lot of support. </p><p></p><p>Using the Alumacraft info from above, I'm really leaning towards the mindset that 0.090" sheet with no stringers would be fine if the right foam was used AND done so that it is near flush with the installed floor/deck. </p><p></p><p>Sorry I can't be of more help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wmk0002, post: 405033, member: 13975"] FWIW, last month I emailed and asked Alumacraft what gauge they use for the flooring in their MV1648 NCS and was told 0.080". Those models also have factory foam under the floor. So maybe someone with that model can chime in on how sturdy their floor feels and can give you the spacing of their ribs for comparison. Also, this is the foam I have seen mentioned on here and that I have been researching for use on my future boat. [url]https://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html[/url] You may be able to contact them and get a better idea of how structurally supportive it is. Thinking back to some of the poured foam I have encountered under decks on other boats, I can believe how it can provide a lot of support. Using the Alumacraft info from above, I'm really leaning towards the mindset that 0.090" sheet with no stringers would be fine if the right foam was used AND done so that it is near flush with the installed floor/deck. Sorry I can't be of more help. [/QUOTE]
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