OceanGrip ?

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

I have these pads in my work out room. Not exactly the same thing as Seadek. Still a cost effective and good solution though. If you make a mistake trimming one of these pads easy to just replace the one pad you screwed up. I bet you could also fix a template/jig and use a router to custom cut the stuff.

 

[SquiggyFreud]

I have them in my boat currently as well. they are comfy, but I am tired of them flying out at highway speeds. Also unless you completely cover them in glue before installing, I think they will hold water underneath.

 

[chevyrulz]

10-4 squiggy, i always have plenty of gear in the boat to keep mine in place on the highway, and i worried if they got water under em that they'd float & that would not be good, but it actually makes it easier to wash the leaves, sticks, etc... out of the boat

 

[SquiggyFreud]

10-4 squiggy, i always have plenty of gear in the boat to keep mine in place on the highway, and i worried if they got water under em that they'd float & that would not be good, but it actually makes it easier to wash the leaves, sticks, etc... out of the boat

I spread my gear out as well to try and keep it down, but get passed by an 18 wheeler and one of my small cuts will end up missing. I have also had to replace a few due to them being worn out. I do love having them, but having to remove them for cleaning, flying out on the road...is why I looked into Seadek as a permanent install. I am struggling spending 1500 bucks on the floor of a boat only worth double that(minus the engine).
I may opt to buy the sheet material from Seadek save half of the 1500 and install myself. I used to install flooring way back so I am pretty sure I could do a decent job. I just wont have the fancy bevelled edges, 2 colors, etc. that comes with the premium price. I can spend the leftover money on a king pin shallow water anchor and a new trolling motor

Oh yeah, I did try double stick tape...it did not hold and left a messy residue on the bottom, right now I have small pieces of masking tape holding down the tiles.

 

[chevyrulz]

I'd prolly use 3M aerosol contact adhesive if I opted to glue 'em down:
1) sand, clean, then spray the floor
2) spray the bottom of the flooring
3) let both dry
4) stick the flooring to the floor permanently

wow, i need to start a business apparently. $110 for an achor pin [-X i ordered myself an anchor pin for under $20 shipped (the rod itself is $9). https://www.agriculturesolutions.com/products/growing-and-propagating/plant-and-tree-supports/fiberglass-stake-3-4-x-8-detail sells an 8' x 3/4" round fiberglass rod, i just sanded one end to a sorta pointy tip, and drilled a hole in the other end for the rope, but you can order an actual T-handle and/or a stainless tip for $10 each at https://www.mgs4u.com/shallow-water-boat-anchors.htm if you wanna get all fancy with it :mrgreen:

 

[surfman]

Now you are talking, I like that a lot, way more practical than that other way overpriced stuff.

After all this is a freaking jon boat!

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

After all this is a freaking jon boat!

My "jon boat" is my baby.

 

[surfman]

I love mine too.

 

[SquiggyFreud]

After all this is a freaking jon boat!

My "jon boat" is my baby.

agree! But man 1500 for a floor

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

After all this is a freaking jon boat!

My "jon boat" is my baby.

agree! But man 1500 for a floor

Worth every penny. Barefoot bowfishing on 100 degree days and it looks custom/professional. Some guys have a custom paint job on their cars, some have custom chrome on their bikes....I don't have either of those, I have custom decking on my boat. I'd buy it again. Only downside is you can't get in and out of the landing without someone wanting to ask you about it.

 

[chevyrulz]

here's the same post i just put in my 15' alumacraft build thread about how to make your own anchor pin:

made an anchor pin on the cheap rather than buy a premade one for $70-100..
Here's the finished product:

 

[SquiggyFreud]

here's the same post i just put in my 15' alumacraft build thread about how to make your own anchor pin:

made an anchor pin on the cheap rather than buy a premade one for $70-100...I used:

an 8' x 3/4" round fiberglass rod from agriculturesolutions.com for $17 shipped to my door which I then sharpened to a point on one end with an orbital sander using 40 grit followed by 220 grit

a 1/2" slip fit PVC tee fitting glued onto the fiberglass rod with 2 part marine epoxy

two 1.5" lengths of 1/2" PVC pipe cut from a 2' x 1/2" PVC pipe glued into the tee fitting

two 1/2" slip fit PVC caps above 1.5" x 1/2" pipe for flush mounted connection to the tee fitting forming a t-handle

Here's the finished product:

Nice job man! I plan to get a 2 piece 12 foot pole for mine.

 

[SquiggyFreud]

Not sure if this is the correct place for this but now through Christmas>>use code SEADEK2014 for 10% off stock items and free shipping from Seadek. Does not include custom jobs though.

 

[TNtroller]

How would this Seadek, etc., hold up being on the gunnels of a tin subjected to the perils of being tied to a dock while a solo fisherman goes to park or get their truck & trailer.

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

How would this Seadek, etc., hold up being on the gunnels of a tin subjected to the perils of being tied to a dock while a solo fisherman goes to park or get their truck & trailer.

It's pretty tough stuff, but I don't think it's meant to be used a bumper for docking. I have gouges in my aluminum from being tied to the dock with no bumpers.

 

[TNtroller]

That's the problem I'm having as well, boat has no rub rail and I fish solo the majority of the time, so I tie up to the docks. I'm trying to avoid having to use bumpers/fenders, but not much luck so far. I didn't think the seadek type materials would hold up too well, especially for the cost involved but thought I would ask :LOL2:

 

[SquiggyFreud]

That's the problem I'm having as well, boat has no rub rail and I fish solo the majority of the time, so I tie up to the docks. I'm trying to avoid having to use bumpers/fenders, but not much luck so far. I didn't think the seadek type materials would hold up too well, especially for the cost involved but thought I would ask :LOL2:

I considered using a rubber or vinyl stair nosing for a "bumper" on my boat. It is available in many sizes, shapes, and colors. It would have to be glued on though.



On another note, just received my Seadek sheet material I ordered. going fishing tomorrow for the full moon, but may try to work on it Sunday.