The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Alloy floor https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:22:21 +0000 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:59:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=140051 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Alloy floor : I wouldn’t all boats need flotation....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844501&title=alloy-floor#1844501 Author: Kandrew
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Posted: 29 Nov 2025 at 9:59pm

I wouldn’t all boats need flotation.]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 21:59:57 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844501&title=alloy-floor#1844501 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : thanks ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844491&title=alloy-floor#1844491 Author: bricker
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Posted: 28 Nov 2025 at 9:43pm

thanks]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:43:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844491&title=alloy-floor#1844491 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : Thanks everyone for the replies....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844490&title=alloy-floor#1844490 Author: bricker
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Posted: 28 Nov 2025 at 9:42pm

Thanks everyone for the replies. I think I'll leave the polystyrene out of the equation .]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:42:46 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844490&title=alloy-floor#1844490 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : Some guys have used empty plastic...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844451&title=alloy-floor#1844451 Author: Kandrew
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Posted: 14 Nov 2025 at 9:42pm

Some guys have used empty plastic bottles with the lid screwed on tight ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:42:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844451&title=alloy-floor#1844451 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : Yes was for flotation. I think...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844450&title=alloy-floor#1844450 Author: krow
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Posted: 14 Nov 2025 at 9:04pm

Yes was for flotation. I think back in the day it was an easier sell if the hull would float. I removed all of it on my Ramco as the salt would build up between the blocks and the hull. Stuff looked like soap but wasn't. I'd suggest if you are keen to leave it in there then wrap it in cling wrap to stop contact to the hull. Also beware when adding more as some polystyrene isn't waterproof. ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:04:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844450&title=alloy-floor#1844450 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : bricker wrote:Next question...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844425&title=alloy-floor#1844425 Author: Pcj
Subject: 140051
Posted: 10 Nov 2025 at 6:21pm

Originally posted by bricker bricker wrote:

Next question - is the use of ploystyrene blocks under the floor for sound dampening, or insulation or both........or something else? Just lifted the old wooden flooring and there are fairly random bits of polystyrene beneath. I presume just put back and fill the gaps with new??
Flotation blocks??]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:21:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844425&title=alloy-floor#1844425 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : Next question - is the use of...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844424&title=alloy-floor#1844424 Author: bricker
Subject: 140051
Posted: 10 Nov 2025 at 6:18pm

Next question - is the use of ploystyrene blocks under the floor for sound dampening, or insulation or both........or something else? Just lifted the old wooden flooring and there are fairly random bits of polystyrene beneath. I presume just put back and fill the gaps with new??]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:18:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844424&title=alloy-floor#1844424 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : Sorry don&#039;t know. When I...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844385&title=alloy-floor#1844385 Author: krow
Subject: 140051
Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:07pm

Sorry don't know. When I had to replace my wooden floor (previous boat). I worked out ply and sealer and paint was around the same as alloy so just replaced with ply.]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:07:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844385&title=alloy-floor#1844385 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : On the subject of the type of...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844373&title=alloy-floor#1844373 Author: bricker
Subject: 140051
Posted: 02 Nov 2025 at 9:51pm

On the subject of the type of chequer plate, some suppliers stipulate “marine grade”. What does marine grade denote in terms of spec and quality?

Secondly, there’s clearly a balance between thickness and weight. One of the motivations is to cut down on weight, so would 2.5mm be thick enough…….supporting stringers are 20cm apart.
Cheers ]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:51:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844373&title=alloy-floor#1844373 <![CDATA[Alloy floor : Good point!!! Metal to metal it...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844372&title=alloy-floor#1844372 Author: bricker
Subject: 140051
Posted: 02 Nov 2025 at 9:47pm

Good point!!! Metal to metal it is 👍
Thanks for that. ]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:47:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=140051&PID=1844372&title=alloy-floor#1844372