Know a guy who has 17/52 Blazer/jon boat/, and no Floor. What makes a good (i.e.,,sturdiness, weight, etc.) ,,...floor? Just wondering,,... on a rainy day. Got any ideas? Thanks. :dono:popcorn
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Know a guy who has 17/52 Blazer/jon boat/, and no Floor. What makes a good (i.e.,,sturdiness, weight, etc.) ,,...floor? Just wondering,,... on a rainy day. Got any ideas? Thanks. :dono:popcorn
Have done plenty of floors......Just not in boats. Would think same rules would apply. I/2 inch plywood on 12 inch centers. 3/4 inch on 16 inch centers. Would suggest marine plywood. Good Luck!
If you are going to attach seats or rigging pole holder or the like you probably should use 3/4 plywood. IT is stronger and it will hold srcews better and you are less likely to run a screw thru the hull. :bash Marine plywood is best and is stronger because it has more plys, but also expensive and only available in a few places. The cheaper altenative is to use standard exterior grade plywood and give to a good coat ot fiberglass resin, then it will last nearly as long as marine.
As Frosty said if you have support or stringers about 12" apart you can use 1/2" but unless it has 4 or 5 plys it will have some give to it and may require replacement sooner.
Coat the 1/2'' as earlier noted.
NOTE Treated plywood is NOT recommended for use on aluminum because it will corrode the aluminum and weaken the hull.
It mainly comes down to cost and how often you want to replace the plywood. :twocents
GOOD LUCK
It costs a little more but the best i've seen is 1/2"plywood sandwiched between two sheets of aluminum,then carpeted or some nonskid.
Woods heavy and sucks water,Im in the process of putting a aluminum floor in my small jon.Got.100 aluminum 2 pieces scrap for $42.00.
Some time ago a feller down in Pineville, Louisiana (Slab Hunter)That built his with cypress strips.. i think they are 1/2 x 1 1/2
u may do a search,,
Attachment 120165I would go with an Aluminum Floor, Weld some small tube braces between the ribs to give the floor some support,(Or you can place styrofoam under it as well) Perforated Aluminum cut to size, drop it in, screw it down and you are done.... It is very nice, doesn't get hot in the summer sun, and all the sand and particles fall thru the holes and go right on out the drain making it alot easier to clean. I am attaching a pic for you also.... hope this helps! :biggrin
I remember that Fuzzy. Looked sharp and if I remember correctly its pretty rot resistantQuote:
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x2 BLACK RIVER I HAVE THE PERFORATED ALUM FLOOR WILL NEVER BE W/OUT AGAIN STAYS DRY, STURDY ,THE PERFECT RIVERBOAT FLOOR
Yeah Jigflip, It's a little higher initially but there is zero maintenance, and last forever..... Hard to beat IMO..
How thick is that aluminum?
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That is an exceptional looking job on the aluminum floor Blackriver4x4. I agree if you can afford to do it in alum. that would last forever.
dfar, It is a one time purchase, and the benefits of it outwiegh the cost anyday..... just think, no gravel/dirt or sand to get grinded into the carpet, no ripped carpet, no lures sticking to the floor, you can walk barefoot on it in a 100 degree day in the middle of the sun, ETC..... Depending on your Boat size if you go the cheap way which is laying styrofoam inbetween the ribs for support, you are talking less than $200.00. If you want the Aluminum Braces welded inbetween the ribs it would cost around 300-500 depending in how much floor space you have.