twarble
Member
Hey all,
Every time I open my engine hatch I get ooo's from the shiny exhaust pipes, and generally clean engines. I enjoy this so much that I'm thinking a mod may be in order. I found this company online which sells sheets of aluminum diamond plating:
http://diamondlifegear.com/diamond-plate-aluminum.htm
I'm thinking about getting a sheet and either replacing, or putting a top on, the existing step panels which are already in the engine compartment. Essentially there are 4 step panels that run either between the two engines, or along the aft portion of the engine compartment.
Has anyone out there done anything like this? I'm wondering as to how smart this is, as I'm not convinced it would be a good foot surface based on the fact that any liquids on there would seem to make for a slippery footing. I'm also not sure as to whether or not the material would do well in a marine environment.
Also, any idea what kind of wood I could use if I decide to take the replacement route? Again, I'm a bit worried about the moisture/heat in that compartment.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
twarble
Every time I open my engine hatch I get ooo's from the shiny exhaust pipes, and generally clean engines. I enjoy this so much that I'm thinking a mod may be in order. I found this company online which sells sheets of aluminum diamond plating:
http://diamondlifegear.com/diamond-plate-aluminum.htm
I'm thinking about getting a sheet and either replacing, or putting a top on, the existing step panels which are already in the engine compartment. Essentially there are 4 step panels that run either between the two engines, or along the aft portion of the engine compartment.
Has anyone out there done anything like this? I'm wondering as to how smart this is, as I'm not convinced it would be a good foot surface based on the fact that any liquids on there would seem to make for a slippery footing. I'm also not sure as to whether or not the material would do well in a marine environment.
Also, any idea what kind of wood I could use if I decide to take the replacement route? Again, I'm a bit worried about the moisture/heat in that compartment.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
twarble