Heres My New Saltare Project..

[jet]

OK..I'll be out there. :P

[TitanTn]

You may not be able to just replace the carpet and you definitely don't want to replace the floor knowing that you'll be replacing the stringers next winter. When I pulled my carpet up it pulled up sections of the rotted floor as well. I think you would be better to leave the floor alone until you're ready to do the stringer project.

Now of course you can get started on all those other cosmetic issues you described. There's plenty to do!

[devovino]

Did not really think of that, could my floor really be that rotted that upon removal of the carpet, the existing floor rots its way apart with it!? DOUGH! Hope not, that would be pretty far gone! if the floor is that bad, then questions arise about the condition of the stringers, along with the motor mounts that are holding the motor in place on those stringers,... which is connected to the prop shaft, ... which.......

[sybrmike]

Not that I recommend it, buuuuut...

The PO of my Saltare had simply pulled the seat bases, removed the old carpet, glued & screwed new resin coated 1/2" plywood over the existing floor lengthwise from helm to gas tank and flange to flange width of the top cap, and covered with cheap outdoor carpet. A little creative trim along the cap flange / floor joint & it didn't look too bad. The original floor and carpet was left up under the playpen, but not really visible. Looked like it had been that way for a few seasons.

The old floor had several soft spots, but there was enough good wood left that the glue & screws had it bonded pretty good (a real bi!%# to get off). Even though roughly half the stringers and all the cross braces were rotten, the engine mount bolts were still tight with no discernable engine movement or hull flex when test driving. The only outward clue to structural decay was that the helm had sagged in the middle just a tad so that the center windshield didn't close square. After tearing into it, I'm amazed that it was still holding together, but it was. Of course, if any of your engine mounts are no good - all bets are off. Even then, you just never know how long a new floor, old floatation foam, and stringer casings can make up for rotten wood.

[devovino]

Hey here is the link for the wholesaler I have found the cheapest vinyl and foamhttp://www.rochfordsupply.com/ Check out the prices, best I have found.

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And there is a slough of vinyl, marine grade I found=
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http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/T...nyl/index.html

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[mapleleaf]

Not that I recommend it, buuuuut...

The PO of my Saltare had simply pulled the seat bases, removed the old carpet, glued & screwed new resin coated 1/2" plywood over the existing floor lengthwise from helm to gas tank and flange to flange width of the top cap, and covered with cheap outdoor carpet. A little creative trim along the cap flange / floor joint & it didn't look too bad. The original floor and carpet was left up under the playpen, but not really visible. Looked like it had been that way for a few seasons.

The old floor had several soft spots, but there was enough good wood left that the glue & screws had it bonded pretty good (a real bi!%# to get off). Even though roughly half the stringers and all the cross braces were rotten, the engine mount bolts were still tight with no discernable engine movement or hull flex when test driving. The only outward clue to structural decay was that the helm had sagged in the middle just a tad so that the center windshield didn't close square. After tearing into it, I'm amazed that it was still holding together, but it was. Of course, if any of your engine mounts are no good - all bets are off. Even then, you just never know how long a new floor, old floatation foam, and stringer casings can make up for rotten wood.

OMG, that last paragraph may have just described my boat....Not that I didn't know it was coming....thx Mike lol....