Hey guys, im the owner of a 1970's SS 160.
Ive owned it for many year, its my second ss 160. The first I got tired of motor problems and this one came with a Evinrude ETEC which has worked really well.
When I first purchased I replace the transom. I think that was maybe 8-10 years ago.
The floor was bad then but I wanted to just use it.
After neglecting to cover it over the winter last year the floors are really bad and the vinyl is all cracked and falling appart. ix up my boat. I was planning on checking for leaks and doing the gluvit route. It doesnt leak much, last boating trip out I tried running the pump and just a tiny bit of water came out. After pulling up the wrotten floor I found the PO had used what looks like pour in foam. It seems to have held up well despite the rotting wood and isnt waterlogged or soggy.
I have a very limited budget and was hoping to get back out on the boat in a month.
Im not sure how hard it is to redo the foam but thinking I might just leave it as is and just focus on flooring and upholstery repairs?
Boat is mainly used for fishing, some tubing with the kids. But im mainly just want it to be serviceable, easy to clean and durable.
As I start collecting material to put this back together Im wondering what floor covering y'all prefer? Im thinking Nautolux for the floor.
How many yards do you need? Im also thinking I will wrap the side panels in this as well.
How many pieces of marine ply do I need? 3?
Ive owned it for many year, its my second ss 160. The first I got tired of motor problems and this one came with a Evinrude ETEC which has worked really well.
When I first purchased I replace the transom. I think that was maybe 8-10 years ago.
The floor was bad then but I wanted to just use it.
After neglecting to cover it over the winter last year the floors are really bad and the vinyl is all cracked and falling appart. ix up my boat. I was planning on checking for leaks and doing the gluvit route. It doesnt leak much, last boating trip out I tried running the pump and just a tiny bit of water came out. After pulling up the wrotten floor I found the PO had used what looks like pour in foam. It seems to have held up well despite the rotting wood and isnt waterlogged or soggy.
I have a very limited budget and was hoping to get back out on the boat in a month.
Im not sure how hard it is to redo the foam but thinking I might just leave it as is and just focus on flooring and upholstery repairs?
Boat is mainly used for fishing, some tubing with the kids. But im mainly just want it to be serviceable, easy to clean and durable.
As I start collecting material to put this back together Im wondering what floor covering y'all prefer? Im thinking Nautolux for the floor.
How many yards do you need? Im also thinking I will wrap the side panels in this as well.
How many pieces of marine ply do I need? 3?
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