However, I could feel water hitting the cross members under the deck> and slowing us down. I opted not to get the skins applied on the boat> when I ordered it, so I've been considering putting some underneath> myself.>

What would be the proper way to do this? My idea is to buy thin> aluminum sheet and rivet it underneath with aluminum rivets to avoid> any galvanic reaction at the fasteners. The cross members already have> slotted holes in them which would be nice to use to accept the rivets.>

One thing I am concerned about is squeaking from the movement of the> aluminum sheet against the crossmembers. Is this a valid concern? Is> there a technique or material I can use to avoid this?>

All opinions welcome.>

thanks,>

-Trent>