I need some advice 88 Lund Rebal new floor!

[Ely Fishing Guide]

I am installing a new floor in an 88 Lund rebel and I want to know if I leave out the live well and the wooden rod holders, will it weaken the boat? I am assuming the way the live well and the rod holders attach to the sides of the boat they add strength. Can I get away with leaving both of them out? Are they important for structural support? I want to do this because I want more floor space and I don’t use the live well and I want to put in different rod holders. Let me know what you guys think!!

[fishgutz77]

Not only is this structual somtimes they have styrofoam in the cavitiy. I've done 4 boat make overs some smaller and some larger than your rebel. Just me,but I would try to preserve the livewell and maybe re think the rod holders. Also use only marine grade plywood. With new floors and seats, live well pumps bilge pumps, and carpet ect. I usually had 800-1000$ in materials with new seats as well. Hours ranged 40-45.

good luck.

[LOGBUILDER]

FISHGUTZ77

Do you know where I could get marine grade plywood ? Thanks

[moneytalksbsw]

Hey,

Did my 89 lund rebel this winter. The rod holders are a critical part of the boats structural integrity. The livewell is not.