iraqvet13f
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Hello To all!
Newby here. Got a few question for everyone here at tinboats.
Before I start, I’m sure these questions have been mulled over and shot to heck many times, BUT I was not sure where to post. So please bear with me here.
I am mechanically and constructional inclined. But have never attempted a Marine deck replacement, and my questions pertain to sealing and coating the floor decking. So here we go:
My boat is a 1988 Sea Nymph FM 165, Aluminum boat. Original deck is really flexing and soft, and I am a pretty big guy, (250 lbs) and I fish with 2 other people (Wife and father in law). I will be adding new seats and pedestals, some new wiring, and updated rod holders. This is mainly a CATFISH boat, So I NO CARPET back in this boat.. too hard to keep clean.
Boat is under a carport when not used, no open sides only open on each end.
Original decking is ½ inch with carpet. (Original decking has held up very well if Id say so)
2 Options: Option A) is quite a bit out of my budget, financially,. Option B is what I am leaning towards
A. ¾ inch Marine Plywood ($86 per sheet) (3 sheets needed) , seal bottom and sides with Tung Oil and sealer. Cover top side with a paint primer (2 coats) sand, clean and coat with 2 coats Kiwigrip.
And I have to drive almost 125 miles round trip to get the marine plywood, or pay a little more (Per sheet) for the BOX Store to get some for me, and you know how that can go… get some warped or damaged junk.
OR
B. 5/8 inch ACX exterior plywood (abt $45 per sheet) (need 3 sheets), From BOX Store, seal bottom and sides with Tung Oil and sealer. Cover topside with a paint primer (2 coats) and cover with 2 coats of Kiwigrip.
Fasteners: Stainless Screws or Rivet it down?
My budget is pretty slim for the decking build, about $400 max . Thats for everything needed. Kiwigrip is on its way already.
So, there it is… looking forward to the OPINIONS of all the folks here…
READY….. GO
Thanks for the input!!!
Newby here. Got a few question for everyone here at tinboats.
Before I start, I’m sure these questions have been mulled over and shot to heck many times, BUT I was not sure where to post. So please bear with me here.
I am mechanically and constructional inclined. But have never attempted a Marine deck replacement, and my questions pertain to sealing and coating the floor decking. So here we go:
My boat is a 1988 Sea Nymph FM 165, Aluminum boat. Original deck is really flexing and soft, and I am a pretty big guy, (250 lbs) and I fish with 2 other people (Wife and father in law). I will be adding new seats and pedestals, some new wiring, and updated rod holders. This is mainly a CATFISH boat, So I NO CARPET back in this boat.. too hard to keep clean.
Boat is under a carport when not used, no open sides only open on each end.
Original decking is ½ inch with carpet. (Original decking has held up very well if Id say so)
2 Options: Option A) is quite a bit out of my budget, financially,. Option B is what I am leaning towards
A. ¾ inch Marine Plywood ($86 per sheet) (3 sheets needed) , seal bottom and sides with Tung Oil and sealer. Cover top side with a paint primer (2 coats) sand, clean and coat with 2 coats Kiwigrip.
And I have to drive almost 125 miles round trip to get the marine plywood, or pay a little more (Per sheet) for the BOX Store to get some for me, and you know how that can go… get some warped or damaged junk.
OR
B. 5/8 inch ACX exterior plywood (abt $45 per sheet) (need 3 sheets), From BOX Store, seal bottom and sides with Tung Oil and sealer. Cover topside with a paint primer (2 coats) and cover with 2 coats of Kiwigrip.
Fasteners: Stainless Screws or Rivet it down?
My budget is pretty slim for the decking build, about $400 max . Thats for everything needed. Kiwigrip is on its way already.
So, there it is… looking forward to the OPINIONS of all the folks here…
READY….. GO
Thanks for the input!!!