Floor padding

[Roflhat]

I'm looking to get some padding for the floor of my thundercat, thinking around 40-50mm thick. Gets used in the surf and rough weather so need a lot of protection, just wondering what folk use on their boats? There's some stuff online which I've found but it's mostly very expensive and specialsed

[1eyedjim]

I was looking for the same stuff and is mega money so just decided to get a sore ar se lol

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Roflhat

I'm looking to get some padding for the floor of my thundercat, thinking around 40-50mm thick. Gets used in the surf and rough weather so need a lot of protection, just wondering what folk use on their boats? There's some stuff online which I've found but it's mostly very expensive and specialsed

i was looking in b & Q they have some insulating material in the building section in sheet form not expensive in black might be worth a look see if its any good to you

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by 1eyedjim

I was looking for the same stuff and is mega money so just decided to get a sore ar se lol

I've been doing that for a couple years but I think with a 70hp it can only be worse!

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

i was looking in b & Q they have some insulating material in the building section in sheet form not expensive in black might be worth a look see if its any good to you

cheers I'll have a look

[Roflhat]

This the stuff? - Jablite 3728502050 Insulation Board, (L)1200mm (W)450mm (T)50mm | Departments | DIY at B&Q

Do you know if its closed cell/waterproof?

[Max...]

You can find lots of industrial closed cell foam sheets in varying thicknesses and densities

Closed Cell Foam Sheets (Select Multiple Thickness Options) | eBay

but the surface is quite delicate still - you need something like the Y Class mats that the RNLI use.

[Roflhat]

Originally Posted by Max...

You can find lots of industrial closed cell foam sheets in varying thicknesses and densities

Closed Cell Foam Sheets (Select Multiple Thickness Options) | eBay

but the surface is quite delicate still - you need something like the Y Class mats that the RNLI use.

Yeh but for the sheet size I need that works out at over £100... !
Any more about the Y class stuff? I know some folk use soft play mats

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Roflhat

This the stuff? - Jablite 3728502050 Insulation Board, (L)1200mm (W)450mm (T)50mm | Departments | DIY at B&Q

Do you know if its closed cell/waterproof?

looks like the stuff i would say it is waterproof only had a quick look but it looks like polystyrene make up but stronger.

another one i had a waterproof dog bed made 4x36x40 inches got it off e-bay they make any size nice to sit on in the boat various colors cost £30

[jeffstevens763@g]

direct manufacturing ltd on e-bay chew resistant dog beds 1400x1000x100 £70 they will make any size waterproof foam is same as hospital beds they also do 50mm thick

hope that helps

[Max...]

Originally Posted by Roflhat

Yeh but for the sheet size I need that works out at over £100... !
Any more about the Y class stuff? I know some folk use soft play mats

I picked up a Y Class mat cheap on eBay some time ago - sadly still seeking the Y Class to go with it!

The soft play mat idea or gym mat etc sounds a good idea, same sort of thing I guess - high density foam covered in a tough vinyl type cover.

[Roflhat]

Those dog beds look decent, although I don't know if they're high density? Might be a bit squishy.
These look fairly decent - Non Slip Vinyl Play Mat | implay

I bought some yoga mats last year but they weren't really thick enough. They were the thickest I could find at 15mm.
Any photos of your Y class mat Max?

Cheers

[lukewhiting]

I had this in my thundercat. Closed cell foam flooring about 1.5' thick, works a treat! Weighs nothing too covered the whole floor and just cut holes for the fuel tank straps

[lukewhiting]

Have a look on the zapcat shop, they used to sell the stuff

[Max...]

Not mine but;

http://www.rib.net/forum/f50/rnli-y-...e-42803-2.html

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Roflhat

Those dog beds look decent, although I don't know if they're high density? Might be a bit squishy.
These look fairly decent - Non Slip Vinyl Play Mat | implay

I bought some yoga mats last year but they weren't really thick enough. They were the thickest I could find at 15mm.
Any photos of your Y class mat Max?

Cheers

just knelt on the dog bed on my gravel yard can not feel the gravel the bed weighs probably half a kilo i am sure they will send you a sample or have a foam that will suit your needs.

regards jeff

[Roflhat]

Thanks for the help guys,
all good ideas, that Y-class stuff looks the business, very thick.
There's a sheet of closed cell high density foam on ebay just now, looks a bit like what Lukes got there. Think I'll buy that and cut it to size, much cheaper than new stuff too.

Cheers

[1eyedjim]

If it works cn you send me the details of the eBay stuff you are buying pls?

[Johnscubanut]

We use the uva utility matts from Cannon on the floor of our rib. They lock together like a jigsaw, but I have cable-tied them also. Super light & cheap! look on ebay. Lasted 3 years so far!

[Max...]

Maybe search for 'horse matting' too - the foam type not thin rubber.

[treerat]

Cattle cubicle mats work well too.