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<blockquote data-quote="BigDougA" data-source="post: 249295" data-attributes="member: 8066"><p>I have been convinced! </p><p></p><p>While the diamond plate sure looks nice, and I did intend to paint it, after looking at some and considering pricing, I am leaning more towards a diamond tread type of rubber or foam mat cut and laid between the ribs with perhaps some sort of vinyl/rubber tread to cover the ribs. The fish slime comment really scored with me, it's slick enough on the painted aluminum deck of the boat as it is, Polished aluminum... I can only imagine!</p><p></p><p>As for the bow deck (such as it will be on such a small craft), perhaps just a sheet of aluminum or plywood with the same matting on it. As for framing I will probably go with 2x2's or 1 1/4 square aluminum tubing, although with the area I am needing to frame I am also toying with the idea of using some 2" pvc pipe I have laying around, if I can figure out a way to attach it to the benches.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate everybody's input on this you guys are quite helpful! Thanks!</p><p></p><p>As soon as I begin construction I will post in the modifications thread. Pics to follow.</p><p></p><p>D.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigDougA, post: 249295, member: 8066"] I have been convinced! While the diamond plate sure looks nice, and I did intend to paint it, after looking at some and considering pricing, I am leaning more towards a diamond tread type of rubber or foam mat cut and laid between the ribs with perhaps some sort of vinyl/rubber tread to cover the ribs. The fish slime comment really scored with me, it's slick enough on the painted aluminum deck of the boat as it is, Polished aluminum... I can only imagine! As for the bow deck (such as it will be on such a small craft), perhaps just a sheet of aluminum or plywood with the same matting on it. As for framing I will probably go with 2x2's or 1 1/4 square aluminum tubing, although with the area I am needing to frame I am also toying with the idea of using some 2" pvc pipe I have laying around, if I can figure out a way to attach it to the benches. I appreciate everybody's input on this you guys are quite helpful! Thanks! As soon as I begin construction I will post in the modifications thread. Pics to follow. D. [/QUOTE]
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