Boat Ribs.......

[CAVECLOTH]

Hey guys, I have an older model Shawnee and can't stand the floor support ribs. They are a real pain when trying to use a spider chair/chairs.

Does anyone have an idea of how to level out the floor surface without adding a lot of weight?

Thanks for any suggestions!

[jdmidwest]

Diamond plate aluminum sheets work good.  Use smooth if you want to slide around.

 

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Perforated sheets like in a jet boat 

[CAVECLOTH]

Thanks guys 

[Troutguy]

Sure wish I could find an older model Shawnee....      

[MrGiggles]

Stall mats work pretty well, and they quiet things down a bunch. Not the lightest or cheapest thing out there though.

[Ham]

20 hours ago, Troutguy said:

Sure wish I could find an older model Shawnee....      

D*** things are everywhere. Decide what you are looking for (length, width, year model range) and place an ad on Craig’s List, OA, Baxter Bulletin, and Harrison paper. You should get multiple offers.

if you were local, I’d say drive around and look for negelected ones in ppl’s yards, carry a few $100 bills and drag home your “new” boat. 

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14 hours ago, Ham said:

D*** things are everywhere. Decide what you are looking for (length, width, year model range) and place an ad on Craig’s List, OA, Baxter Bulletin, and Harrison paper. You should get multiple offers.

if you were local, I’d say drive around and look for negelected ones in ppl’s yards, carry a few $100 bills and drag home your “new” boat. 

That’s how I bought my first one.  Bought it off a boat storage lot in mountain home.  

[Troutguy]

Since I'm 500 miles away it's kinda hard to ride around and find one.   I'll pay you guys a nice tip to help find me one.  I prefer a 48 wide, but don't know what year they started making them. I have a friend that does fiberglass work so a fixer upper would work too.

Sorry about hijacking the thread..... 

[Ham]

$1500 or best offer 

I wouldn’t be thrilled with that make do trailer

 

be advised 36 inch bottom