PVC Floor Repair?

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   I have read a great deal about floor and rot repair. Rot Doctor is a wonderful site for information. So far, everything revolves around sealing plywood and using it for flooring. What about PVC sheet? I have a mechanical engineer friend that recommended it to me. It's light, will never absorb water, is compatible with most pour in foam products, and will never rot. Does anyone have any ideas? Ever worked with it?

The floor and interior are my next project and I was thinking of using PVC sheeting due to its resistance to rot and ease of handling (and it will NEVER wear out).

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Tonali_III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-30-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Status: Offline Points: 412	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tonali_III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: PVC Floor Repair? Posted: May-11-2009 at 2:57pm
	I have read a great deal about floor and rot repair. Rot Doctor is a wonderful site for information. So far, everything revolves around sealing plywood and using it for flooring. What about PVC sheet? I have a mechanical engineer friend that recommended it to me. It's light, will never absorb water, is compatible with most pour in foam products, and will never rot. Does anyone have any ideas? Ever worked with it? The floor and interior are my next project and I was thinking of using PVC sheeting due to its resistance to rot and ease of handling (and it will NEVER wear out).
	1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan

Tonali_III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-30-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Status: Offline Points: 412	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tonali_III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 3:07pm
	Holy cow! I just priced this stuff. Now I know why no one uses it! I would need to take out a second mortgage to do my floor! It would last forever, but the PRICE! I can buy about 10 sheets of marine grade for the price of one sheet of 1/2" marine grade.
	1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 4:45pm
	Tony, I wouldn't recommend it anyway. I'd worry about the bonding to the tops of the stringers. Even though some epoxy is designed for plastics, the PVC can still be a problem. It's why it's typically solvent or heat welded.
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

Tonali_III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-30-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Status: Offline Points: 412	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tonali_III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 4:52pm
	I see. Thanks, Pete. Say, you don't know where I can pick up any gauges? I need a tach. Mine is a Sun Tach (probably a replacement), but it doesn't work. When I do the interior I am going to do some gauge reworking and I would like to stay with CC gauges, if possible. Oh, did you check the manifolds on my diary? The paint isn't too bad for spray bomb, but I could do better if momma would let me spend the money.
	1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 5:43pm
	Tony, I'd have to say the original gauges in your Southwind would have been Teleflex. It would/will be a problem finding a set. Some do come up on ebay but I would question if they would even be in operating condition unless they are NOS. They were never considered to be the best gauges anyway. Set ebay to notify you of new listings. I'd also start looking for gauges that at least look somewhat like the originals. Any ideas guys?
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

Tonali_III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-30-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Status: Offline Points: 412	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tonali_III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 6:01pm
	I was afraid of that. I was thinking of just going with new teleflex gauges anyway. My '77 that I had had all new teleflex gauges in it when I bought it. Unfortunately, that boat was stolen about 5 years ago. It has since vanished. Never to show up on any hot list again.
	1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan

WakeSlayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2138	Post Options Post Reply Quote WakeSlayer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 10:16pm
	Not sure what gauges were in the 74. I found these when lookng to replace a couple in the Mustang. The bezels are identical to the originals I had. Teleflex gauges
	Mike N 1968 Mustang

Tonali_III Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-30-2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Status: Offline Points: 412	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tonali_III Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May-11-2009 at 10:24pm
	They are definitely close. I was thinking of using the Vector series by teleflex. http://www.discountmarinesupplies.com/Teleflex_Vector_Series_Gauges-TELEFLEX_VECTOR_SERIES_GAUGE_SETS.html They are a bit more functional.
	1974 Southwind 20 <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6752" rel="nofollow">1972 Mustan

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