I have another issue with my boat. I bought it used last year of the internet. It needs a new floor in the cabin. (See previous post about water). The bilge is dry, but the wood floors had some water damage, especially in the companion way. I was thinking of doing a Pergo type floor. Looks like wood, but lasts longer. I took out the old floor to use as templates (4 pieces) and went to Home Depot to check out the Pergo floors. Pergo looks nice, but I don't think it would work. Not stable enough, since you have to slide the pieces together and that would not support any weight over the hollow bilge. Does anyone have any ideas on how to replace the floor and not use wood?
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You could use Pergo or similar.
Dan: You can use pergo, but it is expensive. I suppose, who cares for such a small area. I would also be concerned about water on Pergo. It may be slippery as.... (well you know what). You could lay down a layer of marine ply and then put the Pergo over it. As you know you DO NOT glue Pergo to it's substrate. You only glue it together. You also need to leave a space around the edge for expansion. Contact Bavaria Yachts. They are using a similar material on the cabin sole. Don't know much about it but it does not look too bad. If you decide to go the traditional route you may want to look at a solid teak/holly material over ply. The stuff that is in most of these cheaper boats is veneer. Regardless of what you do, you will want to seal the back and the edges with epoxy and then varish type finish or the Daly finish are all good ways to go.
Dan: You can use pergo, but it is expensive. I suppose, who cares for such a small area. I would also be concerned about water on Pergo. It may be slippery as.... (well you know what). You could lay down a layer of marine ply and then put the Pergo over it. As you know you DO NOT glue Pergo to it's substrate. You only glue it together. You also need to leave a space around the edge for expansion. Contact Bavaria Yachts. They are using a similar material on the cabin sole. Don't know much about it but it does not look too bad. If you decide to go the traditional route you may want to look at a solid teak/holly material over ply. The stuff that is in most of these cheaper boats is veneer. Regardless of what you do, you will want to seal the back and the edges with epoxy and then varish type finish or the Daly finish are all good ways to go.
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress
Pergo isn't recommended for boats
or any place that's subject to a lot of dampness. Teak parquet isn't particularly expensive and looks wonderful. No matter what flooring you put down, it'll have to be supported.
or any place that's subject to a lot of dampness. Teak parquet isn't particularly expensive and looks wonderful. No matter what flooring you put down, it'll have to be supported.
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Virginia
Use Wood
I don't care what anyone says about wood "laminates," the truth is wood is always going to last longer than engineered psuedo-wood. After several years you may need to redo the finish, but the wood will still be fine - barring another long term saturation. Bite the bullet & do it right, you'll be happier in the end.
I don't care what anyone says about wood "laminates," the truth is wood is always going to last longer than engineered psuedo-wood. After several years you may need to redo the finish, but the wood will still be fine - barring another long term saturation. Bite the bullet & do it right, you'll be happier in the end.
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Peter Roach
Use Teak and Holly Plywood
Usually people use teak and holly laminated plywood. You should be able to get it (special order) at a fine wood shop in your city. It comes in 4X8 sheets so lay the parts to your floor out and see how many you need. The nice thing about this is the holly is slightly raised above the teak and will give you much beter traction while sailing. If you want to keep the floor from rotting as fast as the old one, you can put something like west system on the bottom of the plywood.
Usually people use teak and holly laminated plywood. You should be able to get it (special order) at a fine wood shop in your city. It comes in 4X8 sheets so lay the parts to your floor out and see how many you need. The nice thing about this is the holly is slightly raised above the teak and will give you much beter traction while sailing. If you want to keep the floor from rotting as fast as the old one, you can put something like west system on the bottom of the plywood.
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Doug T.
Sources
You can (of course) also buy teak and holly flooring off the net. Examples: http://www.westwindhardwood.com/plywood.html http://www.maritimewoodproducts.com/flooring.htm http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/marine_plywood.htm http://www.worldpanel.com/Marineplywoodsintro.htm http://www.thaiteakmarine.com/catalog/index.htm
You can (of course) also buy teak and holly flooring off the net. Examples: http://www.westwindhardwood.com/plywood.html http://www.maritimewoodproducts.com/flooring.htm http://www.buckwoodcraft.com/marine_plywood.htm http://www.worldpanel.com/Marineplywoodsintro.htm http://www.thaiteakmarine.com/catalog/index.htm
Dan, call Hunter!
Dan: Call Hunter too! They sometimes have these old patterns in stock and can cut them for you. Their prices are usually as good or better than other sources.
Dan: Call Hunter too! They sometimes have these old patterns in stock and can cut them for you. Their prices are usually as good or better than other sources.
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Dave Royce
Do not use pergo....
I have Pergo in my home. When we built the house, the Pergo floor was installed in kitchen. The plumber came and installed the dishwasher. THe floor was cover with paper to protect it. After the plumber left we noticed the paper getting wet. We opened the the panel for the dishwasher and the plumber did not tighten the water line. This was a major leak, putting lots of water on floor. The entire floor buckled, every piece of pergo was warped and split. Had to replace the entire floor. (Plumber paid for it). So with the amount water in/around a boat, I would never use it.
I have Pergo in my home. When we built the house, the Pergo floor was installed in kitchen. The plumber came and installed the dishwasher. THe floor was cover with paper to protect it. After the plumber left we noticed the paper getting wet. We opened the the panel for the dishwasher and the plumber did not tighten the water line. This was a major leak, putting lots of water on floor. The entire floor buckled, every piece of pergo was warped and split. Had to replace the entire floor. (Plumber paid for it). So with the amount water in/around a boat, I would never use it.
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Dan Busche
Wow, Thanks everyone!
Thanks for all the quick responses! I will definetly call Hunter and check out with local wood shops. Great advise! Thanks again!
Thanks for all the quick responses! I will definetly call Hunter and check out with local wood shops. Great advise! Thanks again!
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thomas
starboard
try starboard, you can buy it in sheets just like plywood and it never rots. it is cheaper to buy it on the internet than at the marine store. one 3/4" sheet was around 190.00 and 1/2" would be even cheaper.
try starboard, you can buy it in sheets just like plywood and it never rots. it is cheaper to buy it on the internet than at the marine store. one 3/4" sheet was around 190.00 and 1/2" would be even cheaper.
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