Bow storage recommendation

Hi all, I’m restoring this old tinny and are undecided on what to do with the stainless storage insert on the bow. If I paint it the same as the rest of the boat, it’ll invariably end up chipped. I’ve been considering lining it with thin rubber but as it’ll be stored out in the weather, I’m assuming the rubber will quickly perish or lift. Other thoughts were to leave it bare and perhaps a small piece of rubber in the bottom, or thin marine carpet all round.

It has a drainage hole in the corner and will store rope, a small length of chain and small anchor




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That's a bow roller for the anchor - an unusual thing to have on a small aluminum jon boat. I'm sure it was an after-market add-on. If you're doing a real restore, you'll probably want to take it off. If you like it and want to keep it, every one I've ever seen was left stainless and not painted.

It's hard to get paint to stick to stainless steel.

Paint it and drop a piece of plastic grid in the bottom.

Why not glue marine carpet to it? Keep the drain hole.

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UP BOATER said:

Paint it and drop a piece of plastic grid in the bottom.

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I’m thinking along these lines, or using the hard wearing paint used for truck beds and steps


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