Monday, August 19, 2013

Simulated Teak Flooring

I am looking ahead a bit at covering my floors once the interior is finished. 

Here is one idea:

Aft Holding Tank

I picked out a holding tank yesterday. 

Here it is:

Aft Head Sole

Here is another gap in the sole. The aft edge--top, was not supported enough. I cut this piece of plywood and tabbed it in flush with the floor. I wanted the floor bearing on the full 3/4" of plywood.  

This picture shows several layers of fiberglass mat,  with the top layer at an angle waiting to be ground off. 

Tomorrow ill tab the other side and attach a cleat to support a floor panel.  

The near side, not shown, needs a cleat bolted into support the third side of the drop in board. And I'll need to cut a board and cover it in fiberglass cloth to complete this section of floor. 

Cabin Sole

I needed to fill this gap. I started by trimming the edges parallel with right angles. 


Next I cut this board and glassed both sides with fiberglass cloth. 

We'll see how it looks tomorrow after the edges are trimmed.  If it is not thick enough I'll add another layer or two