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Decking thats not wood
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<blockquote data-quote="JNG" data-source="post: 468656" data-attributes="member: 11551"><p>When I was outfitting my new 1542, I pondered the exact same question. I wanted a rot proof 'forever' floor that was a light as possible. I took a risk based on literally just a couple of guys on this forum who had tried it. I used FRP. I used the 1.5" thick Owens Corning Foamular 250 between the ribs and put the FRP down on top of the foam. I like carpet so I glued light weight marine carpet to the top of the FRP with Henry 263. You can order non textured FRP and that's what I used. The entire floor system is extremely light weight. I've used the heck out of the boat all spring and summer and the floor was fantastic. Did not warp, crack, get spongy etc. I weight 230+ and my buddy weighs 300+. Never was a problem. Lighter than aluminum, waaaaayyyyyy lighter than wood. Cheaper than aluminum and comparable to wood in cost. Perfect Jonboat flooring in my opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JNG, post: 468656, member: 11551"] When I was outfitting my new 1542, I pondered the exact same question. I wanted a rot proof 'forever' floor that was a light as possible. I took a risk based on literally just a couple of guys on this forum who had tried it. I used FRP. I used the 1.5" thick Owens Corning Foamular 250 between the ribs and put the FRP down on top of the foam. I like carpet so I glued light weight marine carpet to the top of the FRP with Henry 263. You can order non textured FRP and that's what I used. The entire floor system is extremely light weight. I've used the heck out of the boat all spring and summer and the floor was fantastic. Did not warp, crack, get spongy etc. I weight 230+ and my buddy weighs 300+. Never was a problem. Lighter than aluminum, waaaaayyyyyy lighter than wood. Cheaper than aluminum and comparable to wood in cost. Perfect Jonboat flooring in my opinion. [/QUOTE]
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