Thread: flooring for a boat

JR says ya don't have to be quiet........

Who is JR?

I don't think spray in liner would help much in making it quieter. I would get some of that 1/2 in thick blue sold foam insulation and cut sections to fit between rib's. Put a spot or two of silicone o stick it in place and leave a gap in middle for drain. That insulation is pretty waterproof.

How about putting the blue foam on top of the ribs to insulate the plywood from the hull if you are talking about the sounds you make in moving around the boat or dropping thigks on the floor. If you're talking about water noise from the waves hitting the bottom the putting the foam as Cray suggested would help a little. You could also get some of those foam or gel filled work mats that make standing for long periods more bearable, those should absorb sound fairly well.

Noise, what noise fish live in a noisy world.

"gene"

When they bitin they bitin and ya could catch "em while some one was tap dancing on the aluminum boat seat.

Thanks for the help guys. I will try the blue foam.

Originally Posted by lafayettefisherman

Who is JR?

jig rig......went fishing with him and he taught me well....I probably did not learn enough...any how...I did observe him....he ain't worried about no noise.....and he is a darn good fisherman.....Makes me wonder how noisy Rangergogetter is.....?????

Originally Posted by fishervet

jig rig......went fishing with him and he taught me well....I probably did not learn enough...any how...I did observe him....he ain't worried about no noise.....and he is a darn good fisherman.....Makes me wonder how noisy Rangergogetter is.....?????

Got ya, thanks. I usually have my six year old son with me, he's pretty good in the boat but kids can make lots of noise (dropping things). But I love taking him with me. I would like to know what Rangergogetter's secret is also!