Easy & SIMPLE $24 ‘Flip Flop’ Floor for a Tinny!

[DaleH]

Note there is no sub-floor in this boat, just the exposed ribs, that makes it hard to walk around. Rather than add any heavy flooring material, I just used 4 of these ‘flip flop’ material outdoor mats & zip-tied 2 together. They run $7 to $12 wherever you can find them at outdoor/seasonal stores.

The 2 forward of the middle seat are 4-seasons old & still are fine, even exposed to the sun 24/7 from May to Oct. Surprisingly, they are SUPER easy to walk on and you get secure footing for sure!

Cost me < $24 and I’m done!

Middle Seat - to Forward


Rear Seat -to Forward

 

[DaleH]

BTW, this is the 14’ hull …

 

[FuzzyGrub]

That Nissan looks like new!

 

[Striper57]

Where did you find those mats? I've never seen those before.

 

[airshot]

Very interesting !

 

[GTS225]

Is that a poly material, or real fabric?

Roger

 

[DaleH]

That Nissan looks like new!

Thanks! She’s a 1989 motor, starts 1st pull or turn of the key (both pull start & electric start). She just has fresh paint, then clear coated & waxed, with a canvas hood cover when not in use …

 

[DaleH]

Where did you find those mats? I've never seen those before.

Here in the Northeast a store called Ocean State Job Lot sells them. Check your discount and seasonal stores.

Wow, I just checked eBay … FREE shipping, but selling them for $38 each, yikes!

 

[DaleH]

Is that a poly material, or real fabric?

Roger

It’s real foam like flip flops are made of. Cool to the bare foot, hides/covers all the ribs and makes for easy walking around. I should add it gives great, easy footing for the dog too and when going to the beach any sand just drops through the holes in the mats.

They’re heavy enough to stay in place by themselves (note 2 tied together astride the middle seat), yet easy enough to remove and clean out the bilge.

 

[LaqueRatt]

Cool it worked for you, but no idea what those are.

 

[Livn]

Note there is no sub-floor in this boat, just the exposed ribs, that makes it hard to walk around. Rather than add any heavy flooring material, I just used 4 of these ‘flip flop’ material outdoor mats & zip-tied 2 together. They run $7 to $12 wherever you can find them at outdoor/seasonal stores.

The 2 forward of the middle seat are 4-seasons old & still are fine, even exposed to the sun 24/7 from May to Oct. Surprisingly, they are SUPER easy to walk on and you get secure footing for sure!

Cost me < $24 and I’m done!

Middle Seat - to Forward
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Rear Seat -to Forward
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Those are awesome! I recall seeing black door mats like that. I think I’ll try those in my 14’ Gamefisher

 

[sonny1]

I really like this idea. Very practical and not to expensive. You got me looking for mats.

 

[Livn]

I went searching last night and I found tire link mats (black) and flip flop mats (multi color). I wonder if the recycled flip flop mats have more give?…

 

[Zip]

Love it!

On a different note: I have a 14ft and plan to use a Yamaha 15 Remote with basically same setup, mind sharing how fast you can go?

 

[LDUBS]

I went searching last night and I found tire link mats (black) and flip flop mats (multi color). I wonder if the recycled flip flop mats have more give?…

I suspect so and probably lighter too.

It is a great idea for a quick, cool, comfortable and light floor. Seems it would be easy enough to lift the mat when things drop through the spaces.

 

[DaleH]

I went searching last night and I found tire link mats (black) and flip flop mats (multi color). I wonder if the recycled flip flop mats have more give?…

Those tire ones are heavy! These are nice & light!

They used to be only $7 each here, now $12 ... but if someone couldn't find them wherever you are and I could ship them to you for < that the $38 each shipped that Ebay or Amazon charges ... I'd help you out. Pre-paid of course ...

 

[Livn]

Those tire ones are heavy! These are nice & light!

They used to be only $7 each here, now $12 ... but if someone couldn't find them wherever you are and I could ship them to you for < that the $38 each shipped that Ebay or Amazon charges ... I'd help you out. Pre-paid of course ...

I might take you up on that offer!

 

[Mike Clay]

Thank you for this idea. It worked perfectly in my little boat.

 

[OldManInGa]

Thank you for this idea. It worked perfectly in my little boat.

Won't fish hooks snag on that?

 

[Mike Clay]

Won't fish hooks snag on that?

I’m sure they could but our grandson fishes from the bow. I sit in the back and watch. This works for me. YMMV.