Replacing Floor In Aluminum Fishing Boat

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Replacing floor in aluminum fishing boat.

This was a natural effect of having carpet which holds water fixed to the floor. Therefore it will need replacing. Fiberglass boat flooring replacement is a common procedure that a lot of boat aficionados perform to restore their boats and keep them in good shape after years of use flooring can get damaged particularly if left exposed to all weather conditions for a long time. Another advantage of using aluminum is that since it is a lighter material than wood the boat will eventually end up being lighter in weight.

The flooring creates a dead air space just above the hull s bottom that can add bouyancy to a boat made from materials with no inherent bouyancy such as fiberglass steel or aluminum. Over time boat floors begin to show wear and tear from repeated exposure to the elements specifically water. This is due to the fact that aluminum is very easy to install and is cheap to maintain. The supporting framing and floor can add stiffness and support to a hull.

However the need for replacing a boat floor does not mean the end of your boating days. The text book way of replacing the floor is to remove the consoles seat boxes and remove all. New floor foam and carpet installed. In the 90 s boat manufacturers began replacing the wood floors in boats with fiberglass floors that were molded into the top deck.

The need for a new boat floor becomes inevitable when the floor has a soft spongy feel that is a sure sign of dry rot. My total cost was 3857 75 but that includes the boat a. Descriptionthis diy video shows how to fix a rotten boat floor.