boat floor

[Feelin Reel]

Going to replace my plywood floor in my Thompson with a material called seaboard,it's a hard plastic comes in all different thicknesses and colors real nice looking stuff has anybody used this before or actually replaced a floor before?

Jim

[Tim Bromund]

is it Seaboard or Starboard? Not familiar with Seaboard, but Starboard is great stuff, expensive, but great stuff. They have a line called Starboard AS which stands for Anti Slip, which has a diamond textured finish that would be great for a floor application.

I replaced the floor in my Thompson back in 2002, that turned into replacing the floor, stringers, motor bunks and transom (lots of rotten wood) are you sure the floor is all you need to replace?

Tim

[GAMBLER]

They are both the same materail just a different brand name. Stuff is great but expensive.

[Feelin Reel]

Tim, I guess I'll find out when I open it up, the floor is not in bad shape but it's plywood and a vinyl covering on it, it's slippery and tough to wash down.

Jim

[MANIAC]

jimbouy, I installed starboard antiskid for the floor in my boat 4 yrs ago. It has held up great to this point. I did add some extra structural support because it will sag. Here is a pic of mine.

[Feelin Reel]

Eric, Nice looking job, What thickness did you use?

Jim

[jimski2]

How old you are and how long will you use the boat are points to ponder. If your marine plywood floor lasted 15 years, would another 15 years not be long enough?

[ray koziatek]

Im with jims common sence thinking here.. ive got a couple soft spots from musky steppin up into the drivers seat....and was actually thinking of puttin down some cedar tounge and groove planks should be same weight I know it wont last forever and could be slippery when slimed but i like tinkering with wood and it could give that warm cozy feeling for the boys in a derby..

[MANIAC]

Jim, I used 3/4" for the floor. I also bought some 1/2" for other areas.

[Feelin Reel]

Eric, Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

Jim

[1fish2fish]

I need to do my floor, too. Who carries it?

[Feelin Reel]

I found a place in Westport N.Y. called shipstore.com still looking for other places to compare shipping and pricing.

Jim

[MANIAC]

I bought mine thru Harbor Sales. Shipping was free as long as it was delivered to a place of business.

http://www.harborsales.net/tabid/130/Default.aspx?ProductTypeId=195

[Feelin Reel]

Eric, How big is your boat? how many sheets did you use?

Jim

[MANIAC]

Sent you a pm Jim