How about taking the existing floor boards or new boards and drill 1.5-2" hole pattern in them enough to lighten the weight but not significantly weakening their integrity. Re-Line-X.
Cataraft Flooring? Weight Saving Ideas?
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Mark, I thought about that but wondered if it would be wise. Going with a lighter option may add to the versitility. I was wondering about the tension trampoline flooring, maybe with a carpet swatch for when studs are on board.
JC, here is one of the family floating. There are a few of the wood decking, the rear is about 32"W x 42"L and the front is 32" x 36". I should stop worrying about weight and go on a diet and start lifting weights like Rick Todd and get my guns pumped up a caliber or two. I don't know too many who can manhandle their boats onto and off of trailers all the time by themselves, but until the girls are a bit bigger they won't be too much help.
Family on the Yakima
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Black Line-X decking up front with side by side seat for girls.
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JC, here is one of the family floating. There are a few of the wood decking, the rear is about 32"W x 42"L and the front is 32" x 36". I should stop worrying about weight and go on a diet and start lifting weights like Rick Todd and get my guns pumped up a caliber or two. I don't know too many who can manhandle their boats onto and off of trailers all the time by themselves, but until the girls are a bit bigger they won't be too much help.
Family on the Yakima
Black Line-X decking up front with side by side seat for girls.
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Mesh floors are fine Ed. I had them for years on a few of my boats. As mentioned, they will of course feel mushy. Nature of the beast. It's a trade off you get. I say, just hit the gym you old geezer. 
ROFL.
Or better yet. Get a set of rear wheels to attach to the frame. At least that way you can leverage it as you move it to the water. If you get some of the fatter tires, you can actually walk it through some rougher ground. I just always set my boats up (frame wise that is) so I could easily step in and lift the front and drag the boat when I needed too. That included my old 16' Ocelot. That boat saw alot of miles and did alot of dragging with it.
ROFL.
Or better yet. Get a set of rear wheels to attach to the frame. At least that way you can leverage it as you move it to the water. If you get some of the fatter tires, you can actually walk it through some rougher ground. I just always set my boats up (frame wise that is) so I could easily step in and lift the front and drag the boat when I needed too. That included my old 16' Ocelot. That boat saw alot of miles and did alot of dragging with it.
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