Slatted decks anyone???

[Kismet]

I seem to remember small fishing boats, up in Northern Wisconsin, having slatted decking, or floors, in their boats.

They were removable so the boats could be cleaned, as I recall.

Has anyone fabricated such things? Does anyone even remember them?

I'm thinking of maybe putting them into the '55 Model A I'm working on.

I understand the down-sides, like stuff falling through, and the increased maintenance over carpeted exterior plywood decking.

I'd appreciate any input. What woods you might use, fasterners, etc.

Thanks.

 

[thudpucker]

White Oak or Cypress for the wood.
But why would you want slotted Decks in a Boat.

Those old wood boats had slotted decks for bailing. Also to prevent Rot with air circulation when they wee pulled out of the water.