Decking material and layout?

[anthonysjo]

Does anyone know any good ideas to get a template for the decking. I bought some 1/2 foam board that I could cut easily, move around easily, and be less costly if I mess up. For the decking I was planning to put back 1/2 sanded pine that has the outdoor glue. I did think about bumping up to 5/8 or 3/4 but the 1/2 will match the decking in the rear of the boat that I did not have to remove. I also thought the foam would help with any flexing since it is setting directly on the stringers and foam.

For the decking I did not get to see exactly how the old deck was installed due to some previous repair being done. my question is this...do you normally cover the gas tank or leave an access panel? I can see where this would be huge in keeping water out vs. having an access area but want to be sure. the Fuel cell area is 5' long so too long to lay a sheet across the boat and hit the cross stringer. I could lay two down each side and have a seam all the way around the fuel cell glassing in that seam and then use a full sheet for where the captain?s chairs and walk thru is.

The forum has a lot of great information but I am struggling with the slight variances and want to make sure I do things right.



My restoration thread is below but I have not had any replies so not sure if I am doing anything wrong.....I am a bit new and this is my first real boat restore.

http://forums.iboats.com/boat-restoration-building-hull-repair/95-fw-240-horizon-restore-610621.html

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Decking material and layout?

Really no need to start another thread on your boat. We all have jobs and it sometimes takes a while to respond to the many threads here on the forum. I replied to your original thread with my recommendations.