New floor aft deck...what do I use for underlay

[Ken Landry]

OK the frame of the aft deck floor was roughten...I have now removed several sections of the aft deck. It was teak on plywood and what looked to be some type of fire protection....The question I have is what type of plywood do I use as an underlay...what would have the fire retardent protection be.....and is there anything else other than teak that would make a good floor covering....THanks for the help

[jimbo36]

Call Noah's in toronto, jimbo36

[Bob Giaier]

Is your question in regard to the aft deck on a tri cabin? If so, I replaced mine this past winter with 3/4 inch marine plywood called "HydroTech" I cut all the pieces mounted them and then removed them and put 3 coats of West systems epoxy onn the back side annd edges. Then I monted them with 4200 and seamed them with West Systems epoxy that comes in a caulk gun. I used packing tape over the seams. Then I put 3 coats of epoxy oon the top side. Then I put Durabak non skid over the whole thing. The durabak people (Jake) and the West systems people are very hepful if yo talk to them. That is is you want the kind of look I went for.

[Ken Landry]

Sounds like similar to what was there other than the teak......

[turtlem1969]

I agree with Bob, but skip the 4200 and just use the west system six-ten to attatch to the frame work, and you wont ever have to worry about the floor seperating from the subframe.

[Bob Giaier]

Your probably right about leaving the 4200 out. I struggled with whether to use it. I chose it because I thought if I had to remove the deck it would be easier to saw out and leave the structure intact. I also glassed (with West Systems) the transom to the deck. I didn't want water to get between the deck and the bedded support plate in the transom. That's what caused mine to break down.

[turtlem1969]

Bob- thats a good point about possibly having to remove it later at some time, but, i'm always the optimist and hope i never have to do it again,

[Bob Giaier]

I'm with you.

[rickalan35]

Hi Guys,

So I take it that you didn't re-install new teak flooring?

Could you possible post a photo of what the new rear sole looks like, when you get time?

Thanks,

Rick

[Bob Giaier]

I''ll get some this weekend and post it early next week.

[Bob Giaier]

Here are a few pitcures of the aft deck. The picture quality isn't great and only one of the three is from last week end, so that one shows the finished aft wall too. The floor was dirty when I took that one.

I have no idea how the stuff will wear. Only time will tell. Also, if you use the Durabak product be careful with the smooth slippery paint (perimeter). Durabak tells you to use a "Mohair roller". I believe the one I used left debre from the roller behind, so the finish wasn't perfect. That was frustrating after being so careful with the prep.

http://73trojantricabin.shutterfly.com/pictures/35

[rickalan35]

Thanks Bob