Interesting idea a dropped ceiling. I don't know how it will work on a
moving structure. I install suspended ceilings and my advice would be to
visit a supply house. Not the depot, lowes etc, a contractor supply house.
There are tiles made for inside coolers that are very moister resistant you
would have no problem with moister with these tiles. You should also use
"explosion clips". These are code required for fire resistant installs and
hold the tile in place incase of an explosion. They will hold the tile to
the track in rough seas. All your channel will have to be riveted together.
Good Luck.


"sel1" wrote in message
. ..
I am redoing the interior of a 69 houseboat and am wondering if there are
any materials I should stay away from (because of the environment,
durability etc). For example I would like to use a dropped ceiling using
the
fiberglass panels rather than the (card)board type. Cut them in half and
use
2 X 2 panles due to the small area (28 X9). Obviously I can't drop it
much.
This type of ceiling can easily be removed if and when upper deck repairs
need to be done etc. What materials are light enough for cupboards etc but
yet strong. Flooring? Seems to me wood floors would take a beating and
what
about dampness.

Of course I would really like to hear some of your ideas.

Anyone use any of the eco toilets (eg composting)? LED lighting?

Thanks,
Steve L