On Jul 3, 5:00*pm, Jay wrote:
On 7/3/2011 4:48 PM, Tim wrote:









Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a *lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

Have you considered not recarpeting and instead putting a non skid
coating on the plywood floor. Carpeting and upholstery in an open
cockpit is a high maintenance proposition'

It was considered, but not to the point of stress. It's a trailer boat
that will go to the water then at the end of the day or weekend will
go back to the warehouse, so it's not going to be that big of a deal.
But I'd thought about that. and even lighter colored non-skid surfaces
get hot, so the carpet treatment will do ...

Jay wrote:
On 7/3/2011 4:48 PM, Tim wrote:
Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

Have you considered not recarpeting and instead putting a non skid
coating on the plywood floor. Carpeting and upholstery in an open
cockpit is a high maintenance proposition'
Good point. There are epoxy coatings that would not only seal the
plywood but would make a great finish coat.

That's pretty good. Have a blessed and great day guys!!!!

On Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:48:21 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

=================

It's a good idea to seal the edges with epoxy. That's usually the
first place that water damage starts.

On Jul 3, 9:55*pm, Wayne B wrote:
On Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:48:21 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:









Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a *lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

=================

It's a good idea to seal the edges with epoxy. * That's usually the
first place that water damage starts.

We're on it Wayne. Oh it'll be assembled as a normal procedure, but
with the 'dryply' instead of marine wood....

On Jul 3, 3:48*pm, Tim wrote:
Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a *lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

It's 70 degrees as of so far, and rained all night and is to be much
cooler than it has been. Hopefully Jimmy and I can get the boat
flooring finished out today Carpet glued in, then I can start my re-
wiring before we install the seats.. Even with a box fan blowing down
on us, it's still been miserable working in the belly of that tub!

On 7/8/11 7:29 AM, Tim wrote:
On Jul 3, 3:48 pm, wrote:
Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

It's 70 degrees as of so far, and rained all night and is to be much
cooler than it has been. Hopefully Jimmy and I can get the boat
flooring finished out today Carpet glued in, then I can start my re-
wiring before we install the seats.. Even with a box fan blowing down
on us, it's still been miserable working in the belly of that tub!


Not to worry, Tim...by your estimated completion date of 13 December,
it'll be nice and cool and you'll be able to try out the ice skate
attachments on the bottom of the pontoons, with the box fan providing
the necessary thrust. :)

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On Jul 8, 6:40*am, Harryk wrote:
On 7/8/11 7:29 AM, Tim wrote:









On Jul 3, 3:48 pm, *wrote:
Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a *lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

It's 70 degrees as of so far, and rained all night and is to be much
cooler than it has been. Hopefully Jimmy and I can get the boat
flooring finished out today Carpet glued in, then I can start my re-
wiring before we install the seats.. Even with a box fan blowing down
on us, it's still *been miserable working in the belly of that tub!

Not to worry, Tim...by your estimated completion date of 13 December,
it'll be nice and cool and you'll be able to try out the ice skate
attachments on the bottom of the pontoons, with the box fan providing
the necessary thrust. :)

--


LOL! That's a great idea!

On 7/8/2011 7:40 AM, Harryk wrote:
On 7/8/11 7:29 AM, Tim wrote:
On Jul 3, 3:48 pm, wrote:
Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

It's 70 degrees as of so far, and rained all night and is to be much
cooler than it has been. Hopefully Jimmy and I can get the boat
flooring finished out today Carpet glued in, then I can start my re-
wiring before we install the seats.. Even with a box fan blowing down
on us, it's still been miserable working in the belly of that tub!


Not to worry, Tim...by your estimated completion date of 13 December,
it'll be nice and cool and you'll be able to try out the ice skate
attachments on the bottom of the pontoons, with the box fan providing
the necessary thrust. :)


Man! That was snarky.

On Fri, 8 Jul 2011 04:29:30 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Jul 3, 3:48*pm, Tim wrote:
Had some old plywood getting soft in the center, and decided to re-do
the floor. when we pulled off the old carpet which was weathered
anyhow, we found out that in the times past someone had repaired the
floor by cutting out a center section and replacing it with standard
plywood. Evidently it had held for quite a while but it's days were
numbered. besides it gave us a chance to inspect the stringers and
other bracing etc.

So, after thinking about the re-floor, we decided to not go with
standard ply because it's not weather resistant, or marine due to the
expense, so we settled on "DRYPLY"

http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=4882

A weather resistant plywood which has a *lot of characteristics of
marine plywood but is more cost effective. Like $23.00 a 3/4 sheet at
Menards, and in stock too.

Regardless. It ought to last way longer than I'll ever have the boat.

It's 70 degrees as of so far, and rained all night and is to be much
cooler than it has been. Hopefully Jimmy and I can get the boat
flooring finished out today Carpet glued in, then I can start my re-
wiring before we install the seats.. Even with a box fan blowing down
on us, it's still been miserable working in the belly of that tub!

Hopefully we'll get some of that rain. I'm getting tired of watering the grass. We've not had a
quarter inch in over two weeks. For some reason these damn storms go just north or just south of us.