Sleepyluke
08-10-2009, 01:28 PM
Alright, I figure this is about as good as I am going to get in one place so here goes. I have a 1988 Supra TS6 boat that I love and runs fantastic. My problem is that I am starting to get a few soft spots in the floor. Now I know the BEST thing to do is completely gut it and redo stringers up, but I don't have the capabilities/facilities to do that right now, and to have it done is going to be roughly $5,000. My thought is to basically place a new floor on top of the existing one. This would basically be a 3/4 treated plywood base covered with new carpet flushed up around all edges, and then put a little piece of quarter round around the edges for a cleaner look. These would be fiberglassed before carpeting. Now keep in mind that we are at 21 years old now, so even 10 years puts me at a 30 year old equipment. Underneath the existing floor is open so it will have some ventilation from underneath, so I am not sure I am adding a lot of extra "rot increaser" to the boat, but not comepletely sure. I am capable of doing the job and making it look good, I just don't want to do it and then find out I have basically cut down the life of the boat or something like that.
Am I crazy to think this will work? Any suggestions on how to do this or other thoughts that would or have worked better for you guys? Thanks
Am I crazy to think this will work? Any suggestions on how to do this or other thoughts that would or have worked better for you guys? Thanks