The ceilings are wood joists so strapping wouldn't be a problem. I will look
into this as an option. Like you say it is light, moisture proof, easy to
work with etc etc but I can't picture the finished look.

Thanks. That what I'm looking for - viable alternatives.


"Ron White" wrote in message
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I don't know how well this will work with your manufactured house boat but
we used vinyl siding fascia panels for our houseboat's ceilings.
advantages: very light, attractive bead board look, no paint needed, easy
to
install with narrow crown staples or brad nailer. This stuff comes in
solid
or perforated panels about 8" X16'. It is easy to install over firing
strips
about 2-3 feet apart.
However our house boat is pretty much like a stick built "land" house,
just
built on a barge. Maybe you can do something with this idea.

--
Ron White
Boat building web address is
www.concentric.net/~knotreel