02/22/2012 06:49:14 AM
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Searover
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Has any one ever put tile on the upper deck of there fiberglass house boat? I have been getting the out side of my Searover ready for paint and was thinking about using versabond and screw cement board to the fiberglass and then lay some tile. I do not know if it would hold up so I seeing if anyone has tried it or has seen it done with good results.
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02/22/2012 07:01:05 AM
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stmbtwle
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I'm sure it would "hold up" but I'd be worried about stability. Tile is HEAVY! So is cement board for that matter.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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02/22/2012 08:03:34 AM
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GoVols
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My swim platform on the rear of my boat is completely exposed to the elements year-round. My carpet looks terrible back there, so I was thinking of putting tile on there as well in the spring. The dimension are about 12'X5'. There's a 1/4" lip that goes around the entire platform, so I think I can just lay the tile down without any cement board and it'll stay. This area is flat, but the top of your boat won't be, so I don't know how you'd get the tile to lay and still have the water drain off properly.
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16x66 Sailabration on Percy Priest Lake near Nashville.
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02/22/2012 03:33:23 PM
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Dan
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The issue will be with the grout. Unless you lay tile on a very stable surface the grout will crack out in no time.
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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02/22/2012 05:53:18 PM
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stmbtwle
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You can use caulk instead of grout. I've done the head with Polyseamseal, works well as an adhesive and a grout, and has enough flex that it doesn't break.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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02/22/2012 09:24:35 PM
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Ike
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In addition to the weight issue, I would be concerned about how slippery it would be. Tile, especially glazed tile is very slippery when wet, not a good thing to have on a boat because eventually everything gets wet.
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Ike "Don't tell me I can't. Tell me how I can!" New Boat Builders Home PageMy Boating Safety BlogMy Boat Building News Blog
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02/23/2012 07:38:43 AM
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42gibson
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the problem is, if it doesnt work.....what a mess to take off.
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1991 gibson 44 executive
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02/23/2012 08:00:10 AM
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Searover
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You are correct. I have been talking to some floor installers and of corse they all say it can be done and they make tile for outside that would not be slippery. The main issue I have is if it does not work the upper deck will get trashed.
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02/23/2012 09:13:10 AM
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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I'll say it.
It's NOT a good idea!!!!!!!!!!!!
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02/23/2012 03:16:30 PM
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Ed
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At the houseboat show in Louisville, KY a few years ago there was a pontoon style houseboat that had a PVC based linoleum floor on the outside decks. You might consider something like that. Nautolex makes different styles of marine grade vinyl flooring.
I agree with OHB. Ceramic tile is not a good idea.
Ed
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02/29/2012 08:51:52 PM
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klandersnitrox
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Never seen it done on the 1000s of houseboats I have seen
You would definitely be a Pioneer!
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Nitrox 2005 16x68 Summerset Houseboat Lake Lanier, Ga
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05/06/2012 05:59:48 PM
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Searover
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Decided to go with Durabak. Thanks everyone!
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05/06/2012 07:26:12 PM
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Dan
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That is what I did.
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Dan
Lake Monroe
Bloomington, IN
1986 Gibson 50'
Twin 454's
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