Descriptionthis diy video shows how to fix a rotten boat floor. the text book way of replacing the floor is to remove the consoles, seat boxes and remove all the original plywood floor.. A boat floor is not meant to have nails in it and doing so weakens the structure. it also creates spaces where water can get deeper into the boat, the floor, and other areas. even a gap as small as a nail head can wreak havoc on an otherwise healthy boat so when replacing flooring, avoid nailing altogether.. I have a 1969 starcraft 15' the last owner put in cheep plywood floors that are nolonger in the best shape. i am in the process of replacing them and trying to decide on the material..
Replacing boat floor if this is your first visit, you will need to register before you are able to join in on a discussion. if you already have an account please login at the top of the page.. Replace the old wood with 5/8-inch plywood. you can cut it to size by using the old flooring as a guide. you can also mark the places for the screws by laying the old flooring on top of the new flooring and marking the holes with chalk. use the screws that were in the old floor and attach the new plywood to the stringers. varnish the wood.. Boat deck & floor restoration tutorial, how to fix, mend and replace rotten plywood, fiberglass.. cr4 - thread: replacing a fiberglass boat floor i have a boat that has sat out in the elements and has destroyed the boat's floor..
No comments:
Post a Comment