Replacing Floor In Aluminum Fishing Boat

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.

Replacing floor in aluminum fishing boat. 19 foot spectrum pro avenger fishing boat complete restoration. Therefore it will need replacing. New floor foam and carpet installed. Descriptionthis diy video shows how to fix a rotten boat floor.

However the need for replacing a boat floor does not mean the end of your boating days. This is due to the fact that aluminum is very easy to install and is cheap to maintain. 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.

Aluminium is becoming more popular in the boating industry. The text book way of replacing the floor is to remove the consoles seat boxes and remove all. My total cost was 3857 75 but that includes the boat a. Boat flooring imparts many benefits to a boat s hull.

Many old boats developed squishy floors which compromised the entire structure of the deck. The supporting framing and floor can add stiffness and support to a hull. Over time boat floors begin to show wear and tear from repeated exposure to the elements specifically water.