#127331 - 11/19/01 10:51 PM
DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Fry
Registered: 06/23/00
Posts: 27
Loc: Estacada, OR USA
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My 16' Koffler has seen many years and had been stored outside in the weather far far too long. I have replaced the bottom coat, the front seats, rower's seat, new rod holders and anchor system. Bruce Koffler was nice enough to give me some new decals for when I get to repainting it. However, I am now in the process of replacing the flooring. I have cut and fastened all the wood. The boat had outdoor carpeting in it when I got it. However, it seemed to trap dirt in. I was wondering if anyone has tried other methods of floor covering. I am also thinking of the stuff they put on decks and patios that has the grit mixed in that I would roll on. Anyone tried this? I'm running out of time before the winter run requires this boat to be in the water. Who has the solution??
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#127332 - 11/19/01 11:37 PM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Smolt
Registered: 01/11/00
Posts: 93
Loc: Kenmore, Wa, USA
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Did my Willie with Marine Vinyl from Cabelas. It s got a really rough finish and has lasted well so far. Glue it on the wood with contact cement. The roll on stuff does nothing but make a big mess. The previous owner of my boat had used it and it was a b!tch to clean up. Another alternative that I've seen Willie and others start to do is aluminum diamond plate. They use around 1/8th thick stuff and rivet it down on top of the wood. Coho just had his done on his Koffler. I'll go this way next time mine needs to be replaced.
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#127334 - 11/20/01 02:09 AM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Old Duffer
Registered: 03/15/99
Posts: 2967
Loc: Hoquiam,WA.USA
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.nonslipcoating.com/ Saw this on another bb. It looks like a pretty good product. fp
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#127335 - 11/20/01 02:35 AM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Fry
Registered: 06/23/00
Posts: 27
Loc: Estacada, OR USA
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Where can I get prices on diamond plate sheets? I don't think I've ever seen it for sale anywhere.
FP: That stuff looked great. I've got some outragously different prices on some of that stuff. $20-$200. The cheaper stuff has a silica sand type grit in it. Seems like that would be good enough. Is the expensive stuff that much better?
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#127337 - 11/20/01 01:35 PM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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River Nutrients
Registered: 04/25/00
Posts: 5078
Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
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Reeltime:
Have a small, 14' sled, needed to replaced the "green capet" that really was a "pain in the ass", dirty, hard to clean, hooks would get caught in it.
Went with the Vinyl from Cabelas:
1. Used stainless steel staples, others will rust in no time.
2. Used a gallon of the vinyl glue.
3. Cut every piece,so that when folded around the under side, there was at least a inch to staple into.
4. Put glue down, then the piece of vinyl, turn over(carefully) and put the staples in....making sure you keep the material tight. Would really help to have the material or the weather warm when you are doing this.
Bottom line---for about $100.00 did the whole boat, any area that I might walk or stand on. Looks, cleans, SUPER!!!!!! 2yrs. now...
Did have to replace some of the plywood--Was going to use Marine Grade plwood but at $50+ a sheet, decided regular 1/2" would do!!!!
[ 11-20-2001: Message edited by: DrifterWA ]
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#127338 - 11/20/01 02:18 PM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Returning Adult
Registered: 07/16/99
Posts: 383
Loc: seattle,wa
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Coho's boat looks great and I think it a good way to go. Exept the cold front that develops in the boat :p Tight lines Kevin
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#127339 - 11/20/01 06:59 PM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 05/08/01
Posts: 182
Loc: Rivers of OR and SW WA.
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I have seen a few DB's with aluminum diamond plate flooring, think it was 1/16 but not sure. Sure would take the wear and tear......
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#127340 - 11/20/01 07:23 PM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Poodle Smolt
Registered: 05/03/01
Posts: 10979
Loc: McCleary, WA
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I used regular 1/2" plywood, a few strips of those 1.5" wide pieces of non-slip tape with grit in it, and then coated the whole floor with about 3 layers of "dip-it". Finally, I secured the plywood to the floor with stainless steel hardware. This wasn't for a driftboat, it was my jonboat. It has held up just fine for the past few months. Total cost was about $60 for the 14' boat I have.
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#127341 - 11/20/01 08:39 PM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Dazed and Confused
Registered: 03/05/99
Posts: 6480
Loc: Forks, WA & Soldotna, AK
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I'm switching the flooring of both my driftboats over to Diamond Plate. While initially a little more weight than a wood floor ... with lots of exposure, the wood will absorb water (I don't care how much you try to seal it) and end up heavier.
If anyone knows where I can find a good price on a bunch of it ... please let me know ASAP!
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#127343 - 11/21/01 12:26 AM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Fry
Registered: 06/23/00
Posts: 27
Loc: Estacada, OR USA
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Oh man. So many good ideas. That diamond plate is a top contender if it's reasonable. Downside is that it wouldn't be as quiet as the other options. But it would last forever. Thanx everyone.
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#127344 - 11/21/01 12:57 AM
Re: DRIFT BOAT FLOORING
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Smolt
Registered: 01/11/00
Posts: 93
Loc: Kenmore, Wa, USA
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Everett Steel quoted me $160.00 for enough to do a 16' driftboat floor. My question is this....Did all of you use wood underneath the Aluminum to support the weight, or just Aluminum?
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