22 cruiser cockpit floor

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Emurph8

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After working all winter on new fuel tanks some electronic upgrades etc ive launched my new boat and put her in her new slip in Somers Point Nj. I'm getting a lot of compliments on her and I couldn't be happier with how she runs! We've been out half a dozen times and still don't need fuel! Love it!
Only problem is there is alway water in the cockpit the lack of scuppers is annoying. The bilge pump of course doesn't get it all. I'm thinking some kind of lay in floor to keep my feet from getting wet when I climb on board ( and of course the boat leans toward me and all the water pools on my feet) I've seen some factory stuff on here. I would like to make something. I'm sure this has been done before? How can I do it and still have room for the door to swing open? Would love some ideas and pics! Thanks!
 
Some people use Dri-Deck 1ft square interlocking pieces with success. At least one brat made a very nice two part cockpit deck to level the surface. I'm not sure who but you might be able to find it in the brats archives.
 
I know I'll do a poor job of explaining this. When we had our 22 footer it had a cockpit floor that was like a wood pallet, but the top slats were narrower and close together. The bottom had cross braces to make it fit the slope of the fiberglass deck. The floor was level and dry. It was easy to lift out and then hose off the fiberglass deck. It may have been in two sections, one for the starboard side running from the cabin to the splashwell and one for the port side. I can't really remember. I wish I had a picture of it.
 
Thanks Marty, that's what I was thinking about making but it seems like the cabin door will not open with that there? Did you have any issue with the door? Maybe it was very thin? Or slightly different boat design? Mines a 1999.
Thanks!
 
No problem with the door. As I recall there was a rectangular cutout for the bilge pump which was on the starboard side up against the cabin rear bulkhead. Yes it was thinner than a standard pallet. I think anyone with even limited skill could make one. I think the wood was cedar. Our boat was a 94. Here's a picture from the current owner's album. You can see a bit of the deck.
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You should find a photo of the Mahogany strip 2 piece floor I made for Kingfisher somewere in the album. Takes a bit of work as the inside of the hull is not totally symmetrical but it keeps your socks dry :-)

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I bought a used 22 Cruiser and it had the factory floorboards. They were fiberglass and cut to fit the curve and were low enough for the door. They were in two pieces. They made the cockpit level. They did ad about 100 lbs. to the boat. Check with the factory, they might have some or they could make them. I do not know if they still have the molds. Neal
 
Have a mooring cover (canvas) made to cover the cockpit while she's in the slip. It keeps the rain (and other stuff) out. It would attach to the aft cabin roof and slope down to the back. You shouldn't be getting water in the cockpit from any source but rain.

Rick
 
I used Dri Deck but found the slope of the floor bugged me.
So I made a two piece removeable floor from plywood and cut some stringers to match the slope of the floor and glassed it.
Works grreat and will clear the door nicely.
I think that there is almost two inches of clearence under the door so you have room to work with.
 
I do have a mooring cover and it works good but rain still gets in. Plywood sounds like a good idea! Probably lighter I was thinking something where the water could run in between the boards but I guess it will run off of the plywood too? Thanks for all the ideas! I love this site!
 
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