Diamond Plate in 382
 

I know some have removed the rubber diamond plate in the bilge and replaced it with aluminum diamond plate. What gauge did you use and how is it holding up?

382 floors
 

Folding floor flaps.....I removed them altogether. Everything is much more accessable now. It seemed they served no purpose other than they were always in the way

Diamond plate would look cool at first. Having to repolish it in a few years would be a nightmare. Jeff Wurl

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I did this today,I only did it because the rubber had ripped were the screw holes went through. Looks ok if it gets cruddy you could just polish it and then clear it.Just remember to reseal the screw holes with silicone when you put it back in,they go all the way through into the stingers. I doubt Formula did this but I did when I reassembled.

The stringers are solid glass, so no worries there.

Looks great, think I Will add that to my list of small winter projects.

I have actually had the diamond plate for six months,this thread reminded me to do it this weekend.

That what my concern is...

Looks good, what gauge and what did you use on the perimeter?

I just peeled the rubber off and used as a template. Its about 3/16 thick,not sure what gauge

What did you use as "edge material" at the perimeter of the plate? Same stuff that was holding down the gray polyvinyl Diamond Plate?

I'm also thinking about using the same material. Does anyone know where to purchase gray polyvinyl diamond plate? I sent an email to Scott @ Formula and I've been searching for other places to purchase from.

I had my treadplate anodized before I installed it. Just used the same trim piece to hold it in place.

Thanks,
You just gave me another project I have to do.

I did not totaly understand what you meant,till I saw Red-Dogs photos.The 382s are different tahn the 292s I just used the screws that the held the rubber mat down.I left the aluminum perimeter on the wood as it was fine.The piece I cut just dropped in the center.

Chris......take a look.....there is a motor missing there. Just trying to help out! :) How about a "now" picture to see what it looks like after a few years.....

Motor was out to check out an oil temp problem, turned out to be just a sticking oil thermostat.

Unfortunately probably a thick layer of dust collecting on the tread plate now, she's still sitting in my building back in Ohio. Waiting until I get the money to construct a storage building at the house here in Vegas before I bring it out west.

Looks good, what gauge?

I got rid of the edging by forming the diamond plate around the wood. I used .090" material, and clear powder-coated it once it was cut and formed. I also narrowed the center section/widened the doors to give better access to the strainers. 4 years later, I've seen no signs of corrosion...

Sorry I don't remember and can't find the receit, it was from Tri-state Aluminum on Tracy Road in Oregon, Ohio. 419-666-0100.

Nice Chuck! If only you had some access to a professional fabrication shop ... ;)

Chuck....I think this is what I'm going to do too. Thanks.

This is the way most of my projects start. :D

You're halfway there! Good talking to you today. :drink:

Now.......we start the update. :D