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ssobol

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Anyone have any idea on the cost of the cockpit floor panels that make the cockpit floor flat? How hard are these to install?

I am thinking about getting a 2004 or 2005 22 cruiser and installing the flat floor might be a nice addition. I could probably make something, but if the price of the factory panels are reasonable, it would be easier than having to come up with something myself.

Thanks.
 
I don't believe you can get the "factory" ones for 22 cruisers new anymore. I spoke with Scott at Triton (current C-Dory builder) this summer, and they only have the mold for the 19's floorboards (they are shorter since the cockpit is not as long). They don't have the mold for the 22 Cruiser floorboards.

(The new 22's have an extensive integral sole/liner/panel type thingie that is built into the whole cockpit, so they no longer have a need to make floorboards for the 22.)

Sunbeam
 
I wanted to do the same thing for my '96 cruiser. I wouldn't characterize the cost of the factory-made panels as "reasonable". I can't remember the exact figure but it was going to be several hundred dollars. It might be a fair price for the cost of materials and labor to make them, but if you're a competent woodworker you can easily make your own.

I made mine using 1/2" baltic birch plywood. Then I glassed them with epoxy resin and applied a good quality marine paint. They've held up quite nicely going on the 4th year.

jd
 
ssobol":9sm4oto5 said:
Anyone have any idea on the cost of the cockpit floor panels that make the cockpit floor flat? How hard are these to install?
Thanks.
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In 2004 the cost $415.00 for the two of them. They are just laid in place and can easily be removed. Periodically I lift mine out to clean under them.
 
I guessed the price to be ~$500. At that price it is a pretty near thing between buying the factory ones vs. making my own considering the time and hassle of getting good wood, cutting the pieces, assembling, and finishing the parts.
 
I'm very pleased with the floor panels. Sea Shift was amongst the last of the C-Dorys built at the old old factory when the factory was located in Kent, Wa. Hopefully, you are able to find the vessel you are looking for. If it doesn't have the factory panels, you should contact the current factory to see if they are able to accommodate you. But certainly the lack of the panels should not be a deal breaker if you find a 22' that otherwise suits your needs and has a fair price. (On our former 16', we did not have any floor panels and used a form of rubber matting but the panels are obviously far better).
 
Sunbeam":cxv8kwg3 said:
I don't believe you can get the "factory" ones for 22 cruisers new anymore. I spoke with Scott at Triton (current C-Dory builder) this summer, and they only have the mold for the 19's floorboards (they are shorter since the cockpit is not as long). They don't have the mold for the 22 Cruiser floorboards.

(The new 22's have an extensive integral sole/liner/panel type thingie that is built into the whole cockpit, so they no longer have a need to make floorboards for the 22.)

Sunbeam
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Dave, he did contact Scott and they don't have the molds for the 22.

Charlie
 
Captains Cat":1xu8fl3r said:
Sunbeam":1xu8fl3r said:
(The new 22's have an extensive integral sole/liner/panel type thingie that is built into the whole cockpit, so they no longer have a need to make floorboards for the 22.) Sunbeam
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Dave, he did contact Scott and they don't have the molds for the 22.
Charlie
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Thanks Charlie....Now I remember reading that in this thread....must have been momentary "Old Timers" kicking in....funny how that happens more frequently after a person retires.....

NOTE TO PAT A.........don't retire, you'll get a bad case of "Old Timers"... :lol:
 
ssobol-

I remember a few years back where someone who had just bought a used 22 with the floorboards didn't like the raised cockpit floor (sole), and advertised them for sale.

I wonder if there's anyone else out there like that?

I remember the question of price came up at least once before, and the factory quoted a price of $450.

If a person could find and obtain the molds, they could make them for a hobby/business, cottage-style!

Building a set should be fun! :lol:

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
dave":3c2ew7fm said:
Would something like Dri-Dek work?
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Dri-Dek is what I used on my 16'. It worked, but was uncomfortable on bare feet and during our hot summer months....(2 days around here), the dri-dek became mushy. (However, I never removed the dri-dek once I put it in.) It was better than without anything.
 
Dri-Deck raises the surface you step on slightly, but it retains the contour of the original sole (which is the inside of the hull and thus curved). Floorboards (factory or homemade) raise it more and make it flat -- so it depends on the effect one is looking for.

As an alternative to Dri-Deck (if one is going that route), I would consider Kiwi Tile. The pattern looks like it would be a lot more comfortable on bare feet, and also looks more pleasing -to my eye, anyway.

Sunbeam
 
On our first 22, we used DriDeck, with an industrial closed cell foam pad (from Sam's club" over this--made a nice surface. Agree DriDeck is tough on bare feet. The second boat has the factory separate floor boats, which we like better (and I think I would like better than a built in floor board system, which is integral to the hull. Either system of the latter two systems could be removed to clean under the flooring.

I have lived with many boats which didn't have floor boards, so don't see much of a problem with out floor boards (i.e. not essential), but they are nice to have.
 
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