I was given an old aluminuim boat with no flooring in it; what can I use to cover ribs on floor, somthg light?

Question

I was given an old aluminuim boat with no flooring in it; what can I use to cover ribs on floor, somthg light?

Answer 1

3/8 treated plywood

Answer 2

artificial grass rug or outdoor carpet works just great. When it gets dirty take it out and hose it off. It stays in place because of the backing.

Answer 3

Rubber mats are your best bet.

Answer 4

i would would spray it with flat bed lineing or just put a deck mat over it and if you wanted too, put rubber mats :)

GoOd LuCk

Answer 5

actually rubber mats become slippery and move....  

I never bothered covering the ribs on the aluminum boat i had  that way i could see if any of the rivets leaked and could use the bilge pump quickly..

If you want to cover the inside then use marine plyboard and cover it with truck bed lining the typ you spray on.  its water proof and gives grip.... remember though....  if you cant access the inside of your boat then if it does leak its difficult to  get the water unless you fit an automatic bilge pump....  

Just a few thoughts for you....

To be honest if i was you I would just spra the whole inside with white or light blue  truck bed liner to seal it and leave it as that....  Dont use black or a dark color ...  becasue in the sun you will get baked....  I have a 16 ft  biberglas boat which is white inside and ainted dark geen  on the gunwales and the whole outside /hull of the boat.. and beleve me the inside is cool to touch even in the hot florida sun but the gunwals soak up the heat and gee they get too hot to touch....

GOod luck with your boat!!!

Answer 6

i have used old highway signs ,or fiberglass sheets.