tray19682005 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I found 1 soft area in my floor so im replacing all of it. Plywood has been removed its ready for new plywood but im unshure what to coat new wood with? It was painted before, im wondering would thompson water seal be better or something else any suggestions? It sets outside all summer uncovered because of downriggers and rod holders I cant put a cover on it,I cover it with tarp in winter. It appeares roofing tar was put on bottom side of old wood and it was in good shape was only soft on top surface. Thinking maybe truck bed coating on top surface? thanks for any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnumdeke Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Get on iboats and search their restoration threads, there are epoxy resins u mix and will seal it permentaly, that is what I will be doing next winter when I tear mine apart. Good luck:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Check out safe floors.com this is a comp. that my brother inlaw owns ,and this stuff is garenteed for life. They are located in Delton. mi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 buy some fiberglass resin mix in the hardner and apply with a body-filler spreader let dry flip over do other side and all edges. this is idea came from a pro boat restorer in st.joe mi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 You want to make sure you do the edges. Even an oil based paint coating will help stop absorption. After that it is up to you. I know guys who have used Rhino Liner successfully. I think Cabela's sells a coating. You can even use vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soko44mag Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 What about Gluvit???? Is that just for aluminum??? I hear about alot of people using this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcr Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 are you using Marine grade plywood or just the run of the mill plywood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Personally I would use resin and hardener on both sides and the edges put a nice coat of gel coat on the edges and bottom and use a medium roller to put the gel coat on the top and you would have a non skid floor that will likely out live you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tray19682005 Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 thanks for all the great suggestions! I am using 3/4 plywood standard grade, as I cant get marine wood in Ludington.This floor is going in my 1966 Starcraft Holiday, she wont win any beauty contests but its paid for and a very simple boat with alot of floor space. The wife wants to get a bigger boat with a cuddy for the grandaughter to be able to watch tv when she gets restless .So I , WE,@#$ SHE decided to use Thompson water seal gold I had extra laying around. I didnt get much say in this,lol...I hope it will last another 5-8yrs as we plan to sell boat next spring anyway.But THANKS to all who replied,Ill add pics later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver one Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 What about Gluvit???? Is that just for aluminum??? I hear about alot of people using this stuff.Gulvit is for fixing leaky rivets and works great. probobly would not work on a floor, as it has a smooth finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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