tide'n'knots Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi guys I started putting a new false floor in my boat over the weekend as the last one was made from cheap ply and rotted away. This time I used heavy constuction ply and I decided to make an aluminium frame for the floor to sit on so that it isnt sitting in water on the bottom of the boat when it rains, with some under floor storage as well. The whole thing lifts out so it can be easily cleaned underneath and the odd sinker or swivel removed easily. this is the aluminium frame 1 side with the ply on top showing the under floor hatch I only have 1 side carpeted at this stage and the underfloor storage has to have some ply sitting on the ribs to keep it off the bottom of the boat and allow any water to pass underneath. The aluminium frame was pop riveted together and aluminium tee pieces were pop riveted to the frame to divide the floor sections. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austral Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 can you do my boat next. good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie big bob Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi guys I started putting a new false floor in my boat over the weekend as the last one was made from cheap ply and rotted away. This time I used heavy constuction ply and I decided to make an aluminium frame for the floor to sit on so that it isnt sitting in water on the bottom of the boat when it rains, with some under floor storage as well. The whole thing lifts out so it can be easily cleaned underneath and the odd sinker or swivel removed easily. this is the aluminium frame 1 side with the ply on top showing the under floor hatch I only have 1 side carpeted at this stage and the underfloor storage has to have some ply sitting on the ribs to keep it off the bottom of the boat and allow any water to pass underneath. The aluminium frame was pop riveted together and aluminium tee pieces were pop riveted to the frame to divide the floor sections. Pete. Pete Can I drop my tinnie over this week so you can finish it for me as your job is better than mine Cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Pete Can I drop my tinnie over this week so you can finish it for me as your job is better than mine Cheers Bob Hi bob theres actually another post somewhere in this section that shows the completed job but these shots show the under floor storage a little better. cheers pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlastdon Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 looking good mate makes a world of difference to the way you look at your boat aye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennmreid Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Great stuff Pete. The floor looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Dan Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Nice work Pete, can i pay you to do mine???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tide'n'knots Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Nice work Pete, can i pay you to do mine???? I would think about it if you werent a manly supporter!!! seriously at the moment I have that much to do I cant even find time to fish AAARRRGGHHH! I am going stir crazy! maybe when the river fishing slows down over winter I would be glad to help out if your serious. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie big bob Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi bob theres actually another post somewhere in this section that shows the completed job but these shots show the under floor storage a little better. cheers pete. Pete I just hooked the punt up so see you tomorrow. Cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 hi mate just wandering what sort of boat it is did you remove the middle seat as im thinkin of doing the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humkyle Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 is it just a tinny?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOR-A-LES Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 hey mate, im just re doing my floor in my 5.5m boat, gonna putt checker plate down, but not sure or wat thickness to put in the supporta are aprox 300mm apart. what would you recommend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooker435 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Good Work Pete, There's nothing more rewarding than doing a job like that on your pride and joy by yourself!!! your previous setup was awsome hopefully this time around it does not rot away and you can get back to doing what you do best fishing Look forward to getting out there with you again soon. Ill take you out on my Boat and hopefully you can give me an idea or 2 Regards, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No eye deer Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Great job there! Can I ask what are the thickness's of the ali and what profile? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnsgeq Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Great work. Very impressive....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troystone Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 great job what size material did you use for the framing? i am looking to do the same in my 3.9m tinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRITZABU Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Very nice job done on the floor and storage space . Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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