Best boat flooring video on KZread.Lots of tips and details.👍🎣

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I literally bought this same exact boat off craigslist, went out trolling for salmon by myself and realized how small it was for me and if i added anyone on the boat it would be a tight fit. So i sold it for a profit and upgraded to the Fisher hawk 186 fs. Such a huge difference. Now i need to do this exact process but i am worried about the gaps in the access panels. The aluminum trim works but i am thinking of attaching some sort of rubber gasket type material under the vinyl to try to keep those hatches water tight. Good channel , keep finding it when i want to do some diy work!

Nice work. I've been wanting to do this to my '05 Fisher for years. thanks for the info and the inspiration.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Moore thanks! Glad you liked the video! It takes some time.. but it makes a huge difference!! Thanks for watching.. let me know if you have any questions..

Great job ! Thank you for all those details and tips. Very good tutorial !

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! Glad it helped.. let me know if you have any questions.. thanks for watching

2 things goin for you, fishing and handyman ! Luv them both ! Keep it up !

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching the channel glad you like it!

Great job! I’m on the verge of buying a used Tracker V-16 Laker, needs all vinyl replaced...good tutorial here, thanks. 👍

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Those are a good all around boats! I’d actually like to have one myself.. a friend of mine has one.. I had a super guide v16 sc before I bought my thunder jet and I wished I would have bought the laker instead.. they are the same hull pretty much.. well if have any questions about it don’t hesitate to ask.. thanks for watching

I'm in the middle of adding a casting deck with storage cabinets and am at the point where I'm getting ready to cut vinyl. Great tip on the inside corner triangles. I couldn't figure it out and many videos don't show you that part. Thanks!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it helped! Thanks for watching and the great feedback I appreciate it!

so happy with all the work you have done to my boat. super happy with the out come and the boat looks brand new. Been out the last 2 days on striper and yes, moving the trolling motor fixed the problem and makes all the difference.. Not only is it more responsive on turning but for some reason I seem to get more time out my battery..? Thank you again sir as I highly recommend you for any boat work!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro I appreciate it! And the trolling motor flip makes sense especially on a boat your size.. I would even try it on mine but I can’t or my windshield wouldn’t open all the way.. glad you liked the video.. can’t wait to knock out the next project!

@jasoncano7960

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman I'll see ya on a few weeks buddy.. off striper fishing for my bday! Don't work to hard today sir!

@theycallmejonny5

Жыл бұрын

It’s been a few years. Still got the boat?

Appreciate sharing this video..A true Craftsman!

Just bought a 175ssx excel. I'm about to do this. I'm super excited. Thanks!

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome congratulations on buying the boat! It is a lot of work but worth it! Makes it look brand new again! Thanks for watching!

Nice work Jason! Very informative. I love your videos! Hope all is well.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Oleson thanks! I really appreciate you watching the channel! They actually just called me back into the shop this week.. guess we’re essential now ! 🤣 lol hopefully everything can go back to some kind of normal soon! Hope you stay well through all this!

You did a fantastic job....... You gave me some great ideas and where to locate some materials for my boat. Ty

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

Going chemical-free. Lol 😆 awesome job. I'm starting restoration on my boat next week. From GA.

This is an incredibly good video. Very useful and much appreciated.

This was exactly what I needed to see before starting my own project. Plus nice camerawork!

@ReelLifeFisherman

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! That’s why we make the videos so guys can see what they are in for beforehand. Then decide if it’s worth paying someone or doing it yourself! I’ll pass the kudos on to my brother in law who does my camera work and editing! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

A very clean and good job, congratulations friend. Ready to go fishing. 👍

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Hector M Dardon thanks man! I appreciate it.. and thanks for watching!

Nice video! I’m halfway through my boat now. I’m you are right, it’s a lot of work. But it does look great when it’s done. Thanks for the tips!

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it absolutely makes a huge difference! And all the hard work will pay off when you’re all done! Glad the video helped out! Thanks for watching..

Nice job Jason.I might of added a beading to close those gaps maybe.All extra time and money though.Oddly enough, I used the same materials for making speaker cabinets for the band years ago. as you can imagine the cabinets have to withstand rugged usage. Well done my friend and try not to go stir crazy, I've got a feeling we will be tied to our homes for a lot longer than many of us believe. Stay safe and healthy my friend.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Nomad thanks I appreciate you watching and commenting! I really hope they get this under control soon.. and i hope it doesn’t get any worse.. they have had me comeback to work.. but no customers are allowed in the shop.. and the bass pro shops part is still closed.. we are just staying put at home and barely leave the house for supplies if absolutely necessary.. hope you stay safe and healthy! This has been one crazy year.. especially for you with the fires on top of everything! Hopefully they don’t put a full ban on fishing.. I have not been out in a long time! but it looks like they just might.. they have most boat ramps closed already..

My Tracker Pro Guide v16 needs this done. I can't stand carpet! This is exactly what I was looking at doing, great video! I'm glad I watched because I was thinking about doing just the main floor, but now realize it needs to be done correctly like how you did it. Thanks!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you liked the video and found it helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.. let me know if you have any questions

I have that same exact boat and old carpet. Can’t wait to redo mine like that. Great vid.

Glad to have found this, excellent work, needed some tips for my MirroCraft with all the same compartments. Thank you for sharing

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

This was the help I needed! thanks for tips on the inside corners

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting.. I appreciate it! Have any questions ask anytime!

Very nice work on that boat. Bet the owner was really pleased. Awesome video!

Thanks so much. All recommendations accepted from this build!

I appreciate the video. Great job. Nice down to earth content.

I got the same boat and thinking of doing the same thing. Thank you so much for making this video.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It’s worth the effort if you have the time! Thanks for watching! And let me know if you have any questions..

Very nice job. It is a very manual task, but every time that you look at your boat you will appreciate it more. I have a Larson with rotted out wood, need to do the same and do vinyl. Its a good october job!

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely want to do it inside or in a cooler time of year.. and worth it to save money for sure.. thanks for watching and commenting

So what you're saying is, vinyl is better than carpet. I like how that looks. Also looks grippy and easy to clean. It's gonna save your flooring and decking from rotting out. Good job. Nice video👍🏻

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you glad you liked the video! So they both have their advantages.. vinyl is easier to clean, stays looking new way longer.. but can be slippery when wet without the right footwear.. and feel much hotter to your barefoot.. not that you should be barefoot on a fishing boat really.. lol. Carpet makes compartment lids fit better and is softer to walk on etc.. it really depends on the style of boat and fishing you do.. some boats it’s better to do carpet on the front and rear decks and vinyl on the floor.. thanks again for watching!

Jason , you did a great job, I enjoyed the video.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! It’s a awesome upgrade and update to older boats.. it is definitely a bigger job .. so it’s something a lot of shops don’t like to do.. or if so.. they will definitely charge you for it! Thanks for watching and commenting

Hey, good job Bud! I've done a couple of boat floors before also. An FYI, one thing I learned is when screwing stainless screws back in, be careful not to over tighten them they're very brittle and they can and will snap off on ya. Thnx for the vid. Jason!

Very helpful my man! I just bought my first boat and am restoring its carpet and flooring amongst other things. It’s a 93 Cajun 1800 XTP 18ft And I’ve been in the early stages of gutting the floor and carpets. I’m leaning towards the vinyl color just like yours and following up with carpet on the side walls.i will be tuning in for your next video! Cheers!

Great video the boat looked stunning! Tight lines

Nice video bud. Hope all is well on your end with this lockdown. You might have to go out there when this is over and get ourself an elusive sturgeon.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Oleson thank you! All is good they just opened my shop back up .. but no customers are allowed in.. drop offs and pick ups only.. but at least I’m back at work.. hopefully they get this thing under control soon and we can go back to fishing and life as normal soon! It is sturgeon time! And time I start hitting the bay for halibut too! Thanks for watching and commenting.. I appreciate it! Tight lines 🎣

I have to do this same job and replace the decking. Thanks for showing me how!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Just make sure to get vinyl with some backing it will stick and hold much better.. and use some good adhesive glue.. thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions..

@bobbrown2039

2 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman Great video. In one of your comments you posted the link to the vinyl that you bought on Amazon. So in hindsight, you would have chosen a different vinyl with a felt backing? Thanks again.

Master Craftsmanship. These Videos are great!

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank very much! Glad you like the channel glad it helps people out..

Thanks for making this video! Great resource, I have many corners inside and out to do. Replacing soft floors , 2004 Lund Pro V Dual console. I have removed all plywood panels, stripped the carpet, scrapped 90% of the glue. Consoles where a bear! Surprised manufactures don't coat under side of floor panels. Would you if replacing plywood? Is there a trowel on adhesive you've had good results with? You speak the truth! Its a lot of work! but its winter in Maine and she'll be pretty for Spring!

Nice job. My son and I are in the process of doing our 18’ fishing boat in vinyl right now. It is a 2009. Some of the the flooring was in bad shape so I recreated all the floor boards. We finished the doors last night. Hoping to start the vinyl on all the plywood flooring tonight. I cut plywood shims for all the gaps where the doors and pieces don’t fit because of the carpet size differences. I found you because I wanted to see how to best apply the glue. I purchase something similar to what you used. It seems like a watered down Elmer’s glue. Doing some test pieces right now. Not too happy. Might have to switch and get a case of 3m spray adhesive. I used a brush on contact cement on the doors. Thanks for sharing.

@kirkjohnson8259

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to not used the fake Elmer’s glue. Going to go purchase a bunch of 3m spray adhesive. Thanks for the tip.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the glue we use from the factory is more like the 3M .. I would definitely use that.. I have a spot to fix on my buddies boat now it came up on the front deck.. and I will just be using the 3M .. I work at a boat shop and do vinyl and carpet jobs from time to time.. but we sublet a lot of the work out due to how time consuming it can be ! Thanks for watching and glad you found the video helpful..

Nice job. Looks almost like my crestliner and I'm fixing to redo all of mine

Excellent Video Brother... I have owned a Lund for a number of years and the carpet is to the point of where it falls apart in your hand, at least what is still on the boat, I've been trying for several years to figure out what I'm going to do? Thanks to you I know have a plan.... and Thank you for going into such detail of cutting, gluing , wrapping the vinal. You are the Man....

Great job. Turned out great.

Nice work and great advice. Thanks man.

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting

Nice Job I like all your videos. I guess we might as well all work on our boats. Sounds like fish & Game could close fishing season.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that! I really hope they don’t I haven’t gone out in forever.. mostly my fault for being too busy before all this.. and I’ve been staying at home because that is what they have been saying to do.. but I’m about over that now! Lol..They have called me back in to work but no customers are allowed in the shop.. so I guess I’m glad I’m not at home all day anymore! thanks for watching the channel and hopefully things go back to normal! Sooner rather than later! Tight lines 🎣

Any recommendation on the EVA foam flooring? Specifically where to buy larger prices or if there is a reliable way to seam them together?

Great video, I just got a boat and in restoring it. Great info!

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

very impressive skills and craftsmanship. hate carpet in boats

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate that! Yeah it can get nasty quick if you’re not careful.. thanks for watching

great job. how did u know where any holes should go in floor, did u use old carpet as pattern for that as well? also would a roller work good to roll floor and sides?

Great thorough video. I label everything, and take a photo or short video of everything as I take it off so I know what goes where later. Thank you

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s always nice when you’re putting everything back together! Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching and commenting!

Great job! I wish you would have done this 5 years ago before I sold my Fisher 16. I was thinking about doing the same thing.

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it! Glad you liked the video and thanks for watching.. and commenting..

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

And hopefully you have or will get a new boat soon and some of my other videos will help you in the future.. sorry i was 5 years late to the KZread thing.. lol thanks again and tight lines!

Great job. I have a 88 Lund tyee I’m thinking about doing this to. Little different but mostly the same. I was really worried about counsels

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it! It’s not all that bad.. just takes time..

Great video and thank you for sharing. I’ve got a Fisher boat as well with the same gray carpet that needs replacement. Do you know how much vinyl material to do the job you did. I assume it’s measured in yds.

Enjoyed watching your work. I just got a 17 foot Princecraft and need to pull all the carpet out and probably replace the wood decking as well since it has some water damage. I noticed you didn't remove all the carpet but left it on the top sides of the boat. Was there a reason for this? I think it would have looked better if it was all changed over. But I did get some good tips on cutting the vinyl and do appreciate your work. Thanks.

This videos crazy because I literally just bought a 2000 Fischer Avenger and want to tear out the carpet and add vinyl. I had no idea the tutorial I’d find on KZread would basically be on the exact boat I just bought🤣. Awesome video man. What are the odds?

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Glad you liked the video hope it helps you out! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Great video. Thanks. Is there anyway to repair a tear in the vinyl floor?

Great video Thanks for taking the time

Awesome job. Well done Sir 👍

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Andreasen thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching..

Nice work! How did your glue hold up? Do you have any recommendations for glue to use on a fibreglass bottom boat? Much appreciated.

Great Video this will help me out alot where did you get the vinyl at i cannot find anything in the stores

Do you think the consol can be just lifted to slide the vinyl underneath on the flooring for a 2018 Tracker 170?? Wanting to remove the carpet and install vinyl! Hate the carpet! Trying to make it easy!!

I have vinyl flooring on my Suntracker pontoon, but it seems like it gets pretty slippery whenever wet. I thought about running strips of that Eva foam in the main walk areas, but not sure. Would you have any ideas or suggestions?

I know that I always say good video but you just make good videos keep it up

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

reece adams thanks I really appreciate you watching and commenting! Hope everything is going good for you right now during these weird times ..

Good job! Idea! You could have closed up those gaps in the hatch's by applying a spacer of aluminum or wood to the hatch before applying the vinyl. Victoria, BC Ciao

when it said vinyl flooring ,, I was thinking of something smooth or like the flooring you had all your tools spread out on ,,,, that I would like to see,,, but I have see what regular vinyl flooring like that does in the sun ,,, it don't last long at all and I've even seen it look like it was burnt with a torch all just from the sun ,,, I wish they would make a vinyl like kitchen flooring patterns ,,, that would be awesome to have a stone or tiled look on a deck of a boat ..lol

Great video! Use the same method of scraping off w that harbor freight scraper on a glass boat? Also, do you try to re use same holes when reassembling lids and deck and consoles etc?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you like the video! I would imagine it would be fine to do on a glass boat also.. I have never done a glass boat floor.. some of the older ones had carpet on a plywood deck laid on stringers .. most glass boats I deal with are all glass .. or use snap in flooring.. if it’s glass under your carpet you can use acetone or paint stripper to loosen the glue and. Scrape it off.. I will try to re - use the same holes unless they are stripped out.. thanksfor watching .. let me know if you have any questions

can you please leave a link for where you purchased the vinyl

Great video. I played it at 1.5 speed and watched it in about 10 minutes. I have the same floor plan on my boat. My question is how slippery is vinyl when it gets wet?

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

It does get kinda slippery when wet.. that is a drawback of vinyl.. thanks for watching!

Ok so I bought a Jon boat with this stuff glued to it and i want to remove it and it’s not easy does anyone have tips for removing this stuff I’ve tried a torch a scraper hammer and some other hand tools does anyone have any better ideas to remove it

Hey man, great video learned a lot from it, I’m gonna do this for my boat. Where did you get the vinyl?

Hi sir. What kind/brand of vinyl you used? Thanks.

Great video! What does the roll of vinyl run? What does the 3M spray glue run? I need to redo my floor, at least the middle section anyway!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

The Piscatorian thanks man! it all depends where you get it.. but you order it by the foot just make sure the roll is wide enough.. and the 3m glues holds and sticks fast .. thanks for watching !

Great video, doing this right now myself

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a lot of work.. but definitely worth it.. thanks for watching and commenting!

What brand of vinyl flooring is that?

Great video. My son and I just started taking our 16.5 ft aluminum fishing boat apart. It has a single console on the right side. Want to remove old carpet and replace with vinyl. I have a couple questions. You mentioned the Nautolex not having a backing. Would the Marideck 34 mil vinyl with the backing work better for gluing down? I didn't buy my vinyl yet. Also, I heard some adhesives can eat the vinyl backing. Wonder if the 3M stuff is safe for backing. I noticed you put some foam weather strip along the edge of the front deck board. What's that for? Thanks again for the info!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

We use the 3m for small vinyl repairs at my shop.. what glue they send us from the tracker factory I’m not sure .. it’s in a pint with no markings.. but we pour it into the hvlp spray gun and it sprays just like the 3M.. but definitely get vinyl with backing.. I didn’t realize this vinyl had none.. the foam around the bow was to take up the room and any unevenness in the cut hidden buy the carpet.. it is not always necessary .. thanks for watching ..let me know if you have any questions.. and good luck with your project!

Great video I have a 2002 Star Craft Starfire 190 LE that is completely carpeted including the gunwale. I plan to use vinyl on the floors and interior sides. Any suggestions regarding the top of the gunwale?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I might think about some diamond plate or possibly some seadek.. you could Bed liner spray the diamond plate also they have many different colors..if you didn’t want it shiny.. let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching the channel

what brand/color is the vinyl?

Nice job looks great

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it! And thanks for watching..

Nice job! I am literally at this stage right now. Trying to decide what kind of flooring to go with.

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I would make sure whatever vinyl you buy .. make sure it has the felt backing.. it really helps to hold to the glue..

@97mvlions

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman I started with vinyl then I went to EVA design now I’ve been looking at vinyl all night. I think I’m going with infinity tundra it has a 10 year warranty and specifically made for our type of boats. I have a Crestliner 19’6 Sportfish

Hey Jason, your video inspired me to fix a section of vinyl flooring in my boat. We will have to get together this year to make some content!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It turned out great! Absolutely you will have to let me know when your back in town!

@ThePiscatorian360

4 жыл бұрын

@@ReelLifeFisherman Yeah man, due to the covid we canceled our May plans for Cali but we are going to shoot for August! Hopefully we can fish together then!

What a great job. I am in the process of ripping out all of my carpet. I noticed that all my decking is nut and bolted down. The vinyl goes down first and then you bolt and nut after correct? Also, thanks for your advice on using the 3M glue for everything. Do you spray both things (i.e. deck and vinyl) or do you spray one only? Lastly, for a 16 foot boat....how many 3M cans would you buy? How many yards of vinyl did you buy for that boat? Thanks in advance!!!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! Yeah if your deck is bolted down you will have to do it that way.. depending on how much vinyl you’re doing.. I would say about 5 cans to start.. only need to spray the deck side with the glue.. and for his boat with the sides and seat box and stuff .. we ordered 30’ at the width of the roll.. better to have too much just in case there is a mistake.. or need it for repairs down the road.. we had plenty left over though.. thanks for watching.. and let me know if you have any questions anytime..

Is the glue up similar to Formica in that you need to spray glue on the surface as well as the vinyl backing?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not necessary to spray both sides you just need a good layer on the boat decking and lay the vinyl down and smooth it out pressing down as you go.. thanks for watching

I am just starting my Lund pro v project and i am going with the nautolex. The only thing i wonder about is on the deck sheets their are a lot of screws holding it down all of them are flat head to keep a flush surface for the carpet. if i put the vinyl on the decks and then install them i have a lot of exposed screws. thinking about laying it down on the main decks after installing the wood so no screws are visible. Any thought or suggestions about the screws?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

All vinyl boats have exposed screws .. I wouldn’t hide them under the vinyl in case you have pull it up again for any reason.. you can use oval head screws and they sink in a bit and sit flush.. if you don’t like the pan heads.. thanks for watching let me know if you have any questions about it..

What brand of vinyl did you use in this video?

What kind of carpet did you put Can you tell me name of manufacture or link to buy online Thanks Great Video!

About to attempt doing this tomorrow, i originally bought dap weldwood contact cement to adhere all the vinyl to all of my decking and compartment pieces, but after I watched your video I think I will buy some of the 3m 90 spray adhesive for the lips of the aluminum compartment lids and more intricate parts. Or, do you think I would be better off just using the 3m 90 spray adhesive for all of it, or is there a different product you would recommend for all of the large flat surfaces? Also do you have any tips on cutting circles with the vinyl?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend testing out a small section with the glue and see .. then 3m will most likely be better on the aluminum.. cutting circles is one thing wrapping them without the edge looking messy is hard.. just make a lot of relief cuts and cut off any over lapping ones in the back side .. thanks for watching and me know if you have any questions..

Have you looked at all into the durabak basically like a bedliner instead of carpet or vynl? Any thoughts on doing something like this instead of what you did in this video?

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

In a boat like mine I would definitely do something like that! Maybe not in this guys boat.. thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it..

Nice job guys!

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Thanks for watching and commenting

What is the name of the vinyl product?

I watched the video. I have a 2002 North River Mariner. I fish the ocean and there are spots on my deck where the vinyl is gone. Must have hit the floor instead of the salmon. Anyway, I just want to take out the back deck and replace that part of the flooring. Can I do re cover the old flooring or should I do it differently? It is a big job... and it's almost fishing season and I am on my own doing this. Should have tackled this project sooner- Thank you. Pamlyn Millsap Eureka CA-

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

You should always pull all the old stuff off and clean the glue off and put the new on.. if you don’t have to take much off to pull the deck off and if the deck isn’t too big of a piece.. it shouldn’t be that hard.. let me know if you have any questions about anything.. thanks for watching the video.. sorry I just found your comment..

I was just gifted a 1986 16' Tara. I ripped the carpet out and the plywood has been replaced once but was just a layer scabbed onto the old one. I plan on tearing it out and replacing it with CDX. My question is what should I used to seal the plywood with before I put the vinyl down? I've been reading that epoxy is best? Also I read to only do one side and to do both sides...? Any info is appreciated, brand new to boats and came into the game with one heck of a project lol. Thanks and great vid!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked the video! I would only use marine grade plywood it’s all we use.. and it’s rated for the marine environment.. and you won’t have to epoxy anything.. it would be the right way to do it.. let me know if you have any questions.. the wood is more expensive.. but it’s always better to do it right the first time.. thanks for watching and commenting..

I get that this is 3 yrs old but do you recall where you bought the vinyl? and what the brand of the vinyl is? Thanks for that tip about how the lids "shrink" without carpet...and the triangles on the inside corner cuts.

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

The guy ordered it on Amazon. But like I mentioned in the video make sure it has backing it helps it stick much better. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it! Glad the video was helpful.

Really nice looking job. Where did you get the vinyl? Lots of offers outhere but I dont want to pay too much or get a crappy product. Thanks!

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So you can get it on amazon.. but like I’ve told other people in the comments.. make sure you get vinyl with backing material.. it helps stick and hold better then the vinyl with out it.. thanks for watching and commenting..

Awesome! Thanks

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! And thanks for watching!

I don't say this to KZread "DIY" videos very often, but nice work.

Looks so good! Great job! Did you find any mold issues?

@ReelLifeFisherman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! No I didn’t see any mold or rot on his boat.. mold I would let dry out and clean.. rot the wood should be replaced. Thanks for watching!

Nice job. I'm using regular 3/4 inch plywood decking, should I seal the plywood first, or will this vinyl protect the wood. I'm mostly using my boat in saltwater.

@ReelLifeFisherman

Жыл бұрын

Well you want to make sure you get marine grade plywood.. then it’s already treated and will withstand all the moisture much better. The vinyl will protect it some but it will still get moisture. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!

What vinyl liner mil thickness do you recommend, one you would do for yourself? And how is the Nautolex, would you use it? Thanks for your kind reply!

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

Nautolex is a good Material and I imagine their adhesive is too.. with vinyl flooring just make sure it has the backing material.. it helps the glue stick and hold.. the vinyl in this video had none. Didn’t realize that when we picked it out on Amazon.. the thicker the vinyl the longer it will last.. but the harder it is too work with.. thanks for watching the video! Let me know if you have any questions ..

@ikstrucking3289

4 жыл бұрын

I am going to pick one from allvinylfabrics.com it has felt backing Ordered two samples, 34 mil and 80 mil to see what to go with. Planning to replace the plywood. Thinking of getting toughest sealer home depot or lowes has, and apply extra coats on the plywood. At the same time it has to be something that will work with adhesive. I have plain plywood, and laminated again st water rot plywood May be just using laminated is all I need. Lamination is on one side of the plywood though. Might still use sealer on the other side to stave off rotting. That lamination is quite thick, makes that plywood real heavy, that's where the minus is. My boat is Crestliner fish hawk, so the center piece of plywood fir sure is to be laminated that one piece rots the most The funny thing is... I am from Sacramento too! Lol

@ReelLifeFisherman

4 жыл бұрын

I would only use marine grade plywood.. it isn’t cheap but what wood is anymore! Lol that’s awesome! I’m sure we will run into each other sometime! I work in the shop at bass pro in rocklin! Stop in and say hi sometime!

Question I see you did this video a year ago how is your Buddy enjoying the vinyl floor you installed would you recommend vinyl flooring on a bass boat thinking about doing it to mine are there any cons I need to be aware of

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

He likes it still.. but in a bass boat it can be slippery so if it gets wet your footing isn’t that good.. also it’s not a cushion under your foot like carpet.. and can get hot in the sun.. personally on a bass boat I would stick with carpet honestly.. the only advantage of vinyl in a bass boat is it cleans easier and would last longer.. but not worth it in my opinion.. thanks for watching the channel.. and commenting.. let me know if you have any questions..

The hatch hole size problem can be solved by adding strips of plywood on the inside edge around the hatch door. Dry fit it with the hatch and see how much you need to add then install the new vinyl

what adhesive you use for attaching vinyl to the Aluminum?

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

I use the 3m high strength 90 in the green can.. thanks for watching!

Very interesting Thank's

Hey Jason, thanks for putting this video up. I'm doing a similar project on a non-fishing boat but an open-bow nonetheless. At ~26:30 in your video you're installing some trim where the floor meets the side-wall/bulkhead. What the HECK is that metal stripping/trim piece called??? Thanks for your help!

@johncittadino5110

3 жыл бұрын

I always say that you probably have asked a "dumb question" if you can answer it yourself because at ~29:45 in the video... you answered it. Thanks for the fast reply! ;)

@ReelLifeFisherman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.. let me know if you have any questions