aluminum john boat carpeting also bass best lure question?

Question

i have a 14 ft aluminum john boat.has anyone ever seen someone with carpet directly on the boats floor(aluminum its not flat.are do i have to make a deck above floor the put on carpet? also what do u think is the best bass lure for stained water with lots of stumps in the lake? i like the bandit 300 series crank bait in chartreuse color

Answer 1

Use marine plywood to create a flat surface/deck but make it removeable in case of access being needed underneath. Cover it with indoor/outdoor carpet. Easy to keep clean with a water hose.

Answer 2

I don't think the carpet would adhere to the aluminum as well as it will to wood. I would build a plywood deck with spacers underneath to keep it away from moisture that collects in the bottom of the boat, make sure to use indoor/outdoor carpet. I like lizards in stumps, less hangups than a crank bait, chartreuse or pumpkin. Good luck.

Answer 3

Great name for the boat and here's what was found on a web site about painting an aluminum boat: "The surface area of the boat is considered to be small in size, therefore, I would choose to use the conventional air spray equipment for paint application. First clean the aluminum surface to remove all dirt, old paint and oxide from the surface. Apply a coat of acid etch primer following the mixing and application instructions to the letter. Within 24 hours of applying the etch primer, apply the topcoat finish. This will be an automotive grade or marine grade polyurethane coating. Use a good quality product to protect all the prep time and elbow grease you invested prior to the topcoat application" Good luck!!!

Answer 4

yea we have a boat that we just put carpet straight down on the deck. Rubber mats might work better if you have a small leak or something otherwise its fine. I would probably throw plastic worms around the stumps either texas or wacky rigged.