I am currently starting a rapid robert from Roger Fletcher's great book. I want to know: if the floor boards were removed to reduce weight for some trips, would there be any chance of doing damage to the boat from walking or placing gear directly on the bottom? It will be a 1/2" plywood and glassed bottom. I realize the frames will make moving around awkward but having to carry the boat across some low places is no picnic. Any insight into this will be of great help.