Hello,
I'm installing new wood stringers, what type of bedding material is needed to keep the stringer off the floor and how much of a gap should I have. Any installation details would be very helpful. Thanks Jeff

I'd like to bring this to the top.............ain't nobody got an answer for Jeff................Dave???

Jeff are you talking about the gap between the bottom of the stringers and the hull or......? Jeff , most flooring or liners at every Boat Co that i have ever worked for as just layed on top of the stringer system with no gap and some using DBF to fill the gap or void to get a good bond to the stringer system or a cat that would need a better bond for the linner to the tunnel .

I am not a pro by any means, but what I usually do is cut the stringers to size then glass prior to install. I shim to about 1/2" clearance and then glass a few spots let dry pull shims and then finish it off. Works well for me.

I don't want to sound stupid here but I don't get it about the gap you want. would someone please explain to me what your talking about I am ready to do stringers myself and i feel like i am missing something now.
thanks Keith

The gap he is referring to is the is the gap between the stringer and the hull. The idea is that if you leave a small gap between the two you reduce the chance of stress cracks on the outer hull. I have done it both ways with with no noticeable difference