How To Lay Fiberglass On Boat Floor

Descriptionthis diy video shows how to fix a rotten boat floor.

How to lay fiberglass on boat floor.

The second project is replacing the floor of my bass boat. This won t repair major dents and chips or add much strength to the floor. If the stringers and bulkheads are rotten get them replaced with fiberglass ones. The old floor was only fiber glassed on the top which allowed moisture to penetrate it from the bottom causing it to rot.

Let s discuss some of them. Sand and grit and dirt in the bottom of your boat can over time badly scratch and discolor the floor of your boat. Step 1 remove the damaged flooring. The supporting framing and floor can add stiffness and support to a hull.

The extra layer of gelcoat will also increase the. The text book way of replacing the floor is to remove the consoles seat boxes and remove all. There are multiple benefits to the process however. Start removing the old damaged material using an electric saw to cut it.

The benefits of fiberglass for boat flooring. One of the best things about fiberglass is that it s easy to take care of. Boat flooring imparts many benefits to a boat s hull. I plan on painting that surface and applying a non slip material so i am thinking the paint should protect it from uv rays.

Check out our new fiberglass guide here. The flooring creates a dead air space just above the hull s bottom that can add bouyancy to a boat made from materials with no inherent bouyancy such as fiberglass steel or aluminum. Fiberglass is strong and waterproof two features that the plywood does not share. Applying fiberglass over plywood can be a tricky process whether you are covering a small piece or an entire deck.