Jim wrote:
Gene Kearns wrote in message
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On 3 Oct 2006 13:14:14 -0700, "basskisser" wrote:


Can we, now, return to the subject of boating.
Sure! I'm putting a new floor in mine as we speak!

Wood, fiberglass, or carpet?
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I got tired of the carpet staying soaked up then rotting the plywood.
It's an old boat, and I'm thinking of getting a new(er) one in a year
or sooner, so really I'm looking to get it through fall fishing and
then sell it. SO, what I decided to do was this. After cutting all of
my plywood pieces and checking the fit, I primed everything, edges and
both faces with oil base primer. Heavily! Now I'm again painting a coat
of garage floor two part epoxy on all edges and surfaces. Glue and
screw to the stringers, using silicone between all seams. Then, I'll
use another coat of the two part epoxy to finish coat. No carpet! I
think it will look decent, and be durable. Oh, the to the two part
epoxy paint I added a non-skid agent.

I'll pass your response on to a co-worker who is considering buying a
used pontoon boat.... great shape, except a soft floor.

It is a great description of what he's in for....
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Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Southport, NC.
http://myworkshop.idleplay.net/
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I don't think garage floor epoxy has the necessary UV inhibitors. I'd
probably use a good marine deck paint as a top coat.
Jim

This two part epoxy stuff, as stated in the literature, is for garage
floors, decks, pool decks, exterior concrete, etc. so I THINK I'm okay.
I may take your suggestion and use marine deck paint with non skid
additive as a top coat.