Replacing aft deck
Re: replacing aft deck
Having done this job, I can just say that you should multiply whatever estimated time you think it will take and cost
2x 1973 28 Express - Single 318
New electrical panels, water system and velvet drive
Miami FL & Catawba OH
New electrical panels, water system and velvet drive
Miami FL & Catawba OH
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Re: replacing aft deck
I believe that he means a wood or construction glue when putting the reinforced wood underneath the deck and then screwed.mytoy28 wrote:That is a good suggestion, I will reinforce were required and hope that the Nautolex glue holds.
Thank for the info.
John
Rodney
1975 28 Express-Twin 350 Chevy's, SOLD
1990 32 Express--Twin Mercruiser 454 with Bravo I outdrives
Portage Canal Waterway-Upper Peninsula,Lake Superior
1975 28 Express-Twin 350 Chevy's, SOLD
1990 32 Express--Twin Mercruiser 454 with Bravo I outdrives
Portage Canal Waterway-Upper Peninsula,Lake Superior
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Re: replacing aft deck
When I replaced the aft deck with Versatex I did add some re-inforcement via aluminum angle and as bolts/nuts. The Versatex/pvc sheet goods are not as dimensionally stable as wood. However, the fact that it will not rot, to me, outweighs the bit of extra work. I will say that the Versatex is not near as "slippery when wet" as I had feared. It really is not bad at all, provided that you are a little bit sure footed.
1984 32' Sedan FB
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
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Re: replacing aft deck
Er... SS bolts and nuts.
1984 32' Sedan FB
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Twin Chrysler 360's
1.52:1 Velvet Drives
Raw water cooled
Ohio River
Re: replacing aft deck
No, No I meant, I hope that the glue what they used for the existing Nautolec will not fail because
the 1/4" E-522 PlasDeck is glued to it.
John
the 1/4" E-522 PlasDeck is glued to it.
John
John Visser
1984 28` Sportsman F.B.
Twin Crusader 229 CI 220 HP
Killarney Bay, Killarney, ON, Canada
1984 28` Sportsman F.B.
Twin Crusader 229 CI 220 HP
Killarney Bay, Killarney, ON, Canada
Re: replacing aft deck
We used 1/8 inch aluminum over the wood (with bad sections replaced first). Used cardboard for templates to cut the aluminum. The aluminum was screwed down from above with flat head SS screws in countersunk holes for a flush surface. (MUCH easier to do that working from below deck!)
We then pained it white, but found it wasn't durable enough so we added a rug. Worked great! Cost us very little e(It was a remnant) and we replaced it every few years.
Jeff
We then pained it white, but found it wasn't durable enough so we added a rug. Worked great! Cost us very little e(It was a remnant) and we replaced it every few years.
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
Re: replacing aft deck
I just recieved my new cockpit floor material yesterday, and cut it out to match the floor. I put down all new plywood (coated with epoxy) and purchased a roll of MIP diamond plate mat from home depot. This stuff comes 10' wide, so I have eliminated all the factory seams except for the hatches. It is extra thick, oil resistant, easy to clean and has a 7 year warranty. I will see if I can post pictures when I finnish the install.
Muskegon Lake
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
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Re: replacing aft deck
I do know depending on what type of plastic material you use you could experience some buckling of your stainless hinges during winter layup not quite sure how to prevent it as of yet just somethng to be aware of
Moby Rick
FYC grosse ile mich
32ft F/B express
1971
T/318 Chrysler marine
FYC grosse ile mich
32ft F/B express
1971
T/318 Chrysler marine
Re: replacing aft deck
link to this rubber product please
2x 1973 28 Express - Single 318
New electrical panels, water system and velvet drive
Miami FL & Catawba OH
New electrical panels, water system and velvet drive
Miami FL & Catawba OH
Re: replacing aft deck
Home depot calls it HDX flooring. It is designed for garage floors. It should be going in this weekend.
Muskegon Lake
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson
1972 32' Express flybridge
"AL13"
Twin 318s
On board air & prime 920
1963 Thompson Super Sea Lancer
Graymarine 327
1961 Alumacraft 12'
'55 10hp Johnson