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<blockquote data-quote="gillhunter" data-source="post: 278699" data-attributes="member: 5151"><p>I wouldn't drill 1/4" holes in the ribs. I agree with the others that that they would weaken the boat and just get plugged up. With the boat on the trailer I would fill the boat with water to the top of the ribs, pull the drain plug and crank the trailer jack up to determine the angle you need on the trailer to drain the the boat completely. For the floor I would use 1/2" plywood with the support ribs running fore and aft, not across the beam. Coat with several coats of spar varnish and then cover with carpet or vinyl. The flat floor on the round hull should create plenty of space for drainage. As suggested I would not deck between the transom and the rear seat. Also I put the plug in on the way to the lake and take it out on the way back. Good luck on on your project!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gillhunter, post: 278699, member: 5151"] I wouldn't drill 1/4" holes in the ribs. I agree with the others that that they would weaken the boat and just get plugged up. With the boat on the trailer I would fill the boat with water to the top of the ribs, pull the drain plug and crank the trailer jack up to determine the angle you need on the trailer to drain the the boat completely. For the floor I would use 1/2" plywood with the support ribs running fore and aft, not across the beam. Coat with several coats of spar varnish and then cover with carpet or vinyl. The flat floor on the round hull should create plenty of space for drainage. As suggested I would not deck between the transom and the rear seat. Also I put the plug in on the way to the lake and take it out on the way back. Good luck on on your project! [/QUOTE]
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