replacing floor on Bayliner

[jeep94]

I am replacing the floor on my 87 bayliner.Ive got afew questions if anyone can help me out.The original floor was screwed to the stringers under the boat,just glassed in around the sides.Is there a reason for this? And why use marine grade board? Could I get away with pressure treated and just seal it up?Any help would be appeciated.<br /> Thanks!

 

[Solittle]

Re: replacing floor on Bayliner

The floor is part of the structure that keeps the boat together. It is attached to the stringers and sides to give strength.<br /><br />On the floor you did not tell us anything about your boat except that it was made by Bayliner. Most folks will advise you to use 1/2" to 3/4" (depending on length) plywood liberally soaked in epoxy resin. You will ned to put some fiberglass on top and resin is not known to adhere to well to pressure treated wood due to the chemicals used.<br /><br />Have you checked the transom? Stringers? When Bayliners go it is usually stringers, floor and transom.<br /><br />All kinds of "How to's" available via the red Search function at the top of the page.

 

[Stratocaster]

Re: replacing floor on Bayliner

When Bayliners go it is usually stringers, floor and transom.

In other words, just like any other brand of boat.<br /><br />Mike P