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Strip: Cockpit Floor Suggestions, Please *LINK*
By:John Schroeder
Date: 7/27/2003, 11:26 am

I'm getting closer on my King. I've used 3.25 oz satin for most of the boat, both inside and out. I decided to put a piece of 6 oz. plain weave as a second layer on the floor of the cockpit for wear resistance and additional strength. Initially, I was only going to put on the wetout coat with the idea that the texture of the cloth would provide an "anti-skid" surface.

I'd like some feedback from others that have left the floor unfilled. Is it a lot of hassle to keep it clean? Do you recommend more fill coats? With all the experience on this board, I'd like a vote on the "best" treatment for the cockpit floor.

Thanks

jrs

PS The website isn't up to date - I'll get to it one of these days. :(

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Cockpit Floor Suggestions, Please *LINK*
John Schroeder -- 7/27/2003, 11:26 am
Re: Strip: Cockpit Floor - one fill coat
John Schroeder -- 7/29/2003, 9:31 pm
Re: Strip: Cockpit Floor Suggestions, Please
Shawn Baker -- 7/28/2003, 1:00 pm
Re: Strip: Cockpit Floor Suggestions, Please
Greg Morse -- 7/27/2003, 2:08 pm
I vote with Ted. Works great! *NM*
mike loriz -- 7/27/2003, 12:46 pm
Re: Strip: Cockpit Floor Suggestions, Please
Ted Henry -- 7/27/2003, 11:51 am