Replacing Floor In Aluminum Fishing Boat

This was a natural effect of having carpet which holds water fixed to the floor.

Replacing floor in aluminum fishing boat. The supporting framing and floor can add stiffness and support to a hull. Aluminium is becoming more popular in the boating industry. 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.

Descriptionthis diy video shows how to fix a rotten boat floor. Many old boats developed squishy floors which compromised the entire structure of the deck. Over time boat floors begin to show wear and tear from repeated exposure to the elements specifically water. Therefore it will need replacing.

The text book way of replacing the floor is to remove the consoles seat boxes and remove all. This is due to the fact that aluminum is very easy to install and is cheap to maintain. 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.

New floor foam and carpet installed. 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. Boat flooring imparts many benefits to a boat s hull.