I am in the process of remodeling the cabin of my 26'. Along the way, I keep looking down at the bare fiberglass floor. It kills me because it shows so much dirt. Is there something that I can put down that looks pretty decent. I suppose it wouldnt matter too much on price seeing that it isnt a large floor. Anyt ideas or pictures on this?
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We talked about these guys on the 310 forum
A couple had used them and liked the stuff. As it is vinyl (?) it should be easy to use and I suspect this is what Catalina is putting in the 309's.
http://ttcustommarine.com/custom_interior.html
A couple had used them and liked the stuff. As it is vinyl (?) it should be easy to use and I suspect this is what Catalina is putting in the 309's.
http://ttcustommarine.com/custom_interior.html
Depends a lot on how much headroom you can afford to give up.
Carpet (bad move in a boat My opinion) linoleum ar a similar floor covering. I have seen some linoleum type floors on boats that looked really nice. Advantage there is that it's normally a quick and durable floor with easy installation (normally) and can easily handle a flexible sole. Disavantage is that it's hard to tell by looking what will work on a boat. some floor coverings have a greyish backing which is just lightly pressed paper with some binder in it, which will absorb moisture and swell up like a cardboard box. -REAL- linoleum, and a few other coverings don't mind getting wet at all.
If you'd prefer wood, Many of the home improvement stores carry tongue and groove teak flooring,(among others) in thicknesses ranging from 3/8 to 3/4 inch. A local Menards carries (did carry anyway) teak in 5/8 for $39 a box, which was enough to do the sole in my Triton with a bit left over. (being 5'6 I could afford to give up 3/4 inch out of 6ft headroom though)
Another option for a wood sole, if headroom is critical and the existing sole is stiff enough to allow it, is to obtain some thick veneer and cover the floor with that. That can be ripped into strips and applied like planks if you'd prefer. If the sole is too flexible, you'll have to go with material thick enough to be self supporting, or flexible enough to take it.
Ken.
Carpet (bad move in a boat My opinion) linoleum ar a similar floor covering. I have seen some linoleum type floors on boats that looked really nice. Advantage there is that it's normally a quick and durable floor with easy installation (normally) and can easily handle a flexible sole. Disavantage is that it's hard to tell by looking what will work on a boat. some floor coverings have a greyish backing which is just lightly pressed paper with some binder in it, which will absorb moisture and swell up like a cardboard box. -REAL- linoleum, and a few other coverings don't mind getting wet at all.
If you'd prefer wood, Many of the home improvement stores carry tongue and groove teak flooring,(among others) in thicknesses ranging from 3/8 to 3/4 inch. A local Menards carries (did carry anyway) teak in 5/8 for $39 a box, which was enough to do the sole in my Triton with a bit left over. (being 5'6 I could afford to give up 3/4 inch out of 6ft headroom though)
Another option for a wood sole, if headroom is critical and the existing sole is stiff enough to allow it, is to obtain some thick veneer and cover the floor with that. That can be ripped into strips and applied like planks if you'd prefer. If the sole is too flexible, you'll have to go with material thick enough to be self supporting, or flexible enough to take it.
Ken.
I am only 5'6", so I can lose a little head room if i had to. Only problem I see is the floor is so curvy. Vinyl floor sounds like a good idea.
Home Depot has some vinyl that looks like wood that might do the job. The strips are 3 feet by 6 inches wide, maybe 1/8 inch thick. They're made to overlap about an inch with glue on the bottom of one side and the top of the other. Basically it's made to 'float" over an existing floor and sticks down with carpet tape around the edges. It's also waterproof, though if you get that much water on your "floor" in a boat you've got other issues. Although they don't have a teak/holly version they do come in pine, oak and cherry and have enough texture to look real.
We've used the cherry and pine versions in our kitchen, dining room, living room and guest bathroom and I've been very impressed. I'd think it would work pretty good on a boat too, though you may need something better than carpet tape if your deck has a lot of texture.
If you do put something on your floor don't seal your access to the keel bolts/bilge up!
We've used the cherry and pine versions in our kitchen, dining room, living room and guest bathroom and I've been very impressed. I'd think it would work pretty good on a boat too, though you may need something better than carpet tape if your deck has a lot of texture.
If you do put something on your floor don't seal your access to the keel bolts/bilge up!
I used the laminate wood flooring from Home Deport. It is easy to put down as it sticks to itself not the sole so no glue is needed. For my macgregor 26 s it took one box which was about $50.00. It has held up nicely, clenas very well and does not mar or scratch. It has handled water from people coming in to the cabin wet after swimming with no problem. I think it omes in 4-5 different colors. It cuts very easy with a razor knofe. All together it took me about 2 hours to install and I took my time.
The light color plank in the pic is sunlight not a different colored plank.
We are very please. Even if it only last a few years $50 is a easy replacement.
If you go this route stagger the planks to give it a wood floor look and feel.
The light color plank in the pic is sunlight not a different colored plank.
We are very please. Even if it only last a few years $50 is a easy replacement.
If you go this route stagger the planks to give it a wood floor look and feel.
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if you want my personal or professional opinion here it is http://www.plasdeck.us/index2.htm
if you want my personal or professional opinion here it is http://www.plasdeck.us/index2.htm
Lonseal makes a very nice teak and holly sheet vinyl:
http://www.lonsealspecialty.com/pdf/LONSEALSTEAKANDHOLLYOUTSHINETHECOMPETITION.pdf
http://www.lonsealspecialty.com/pdf/LONSEALSTEAKANDHOLLYOUTSHINETHECOMPETITION.pdf
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