jtf
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Finishing up a 1648 fly fishing jet. Going to sell or trade for a bigger prop tunnel. I run some big-rock rivers in the NC/TN mountains. The new marine plywood floor is two pieces, primed with old-timers and finished with rustoleum gray. It's tough! Using wide abrasive safety tape for traction under-foot.
Are rivets or ceramic coated (self-tapping concrete screws) best to fasten the floor to the ribs? Had a Lowe tunnel for many years, the plywood floor was set in without fastening and easy to pick up and clean under, a feature that's required.
So the new boat needs a floor that is removable, can get the factory skin, but is it the best for my application? I DON"T LIKE CARPET! And it has to be removable to make repairs and to clean hull a couple times a season. Thinking of ordering without floor.
Are rivets or ceramic coated (self-tapping concrete screws) best to fasten the floor to the ribs? Had a Lowe tunnel for many years, the plywood floor was set in without fastening and easy to pick up and clean under, a feature that's required.
So the new boat needs a floor that is removable, can get the factory skin, but is it the best for my application? I DON"T LIKE CARPET! And it has to be removable to make repairs and to clean hull a couple times a season. Thinking of ordering without floor.