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May 09, 2018, 10:44:12 PM
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Eaglesfan

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Flooring covering options
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Hello all first post so i hope this is the right place.. any thoughts, pictures or experience with some of the different flooring options. I've seen some that look pretty nice but im not sure how durable they are...

May 10, 2018, 03:29:36 AM
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« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2018, 03:29:36 AM »
Flooring where?  Cockpit sole?  Cabin?  What boat? and what use?  Freshwater? Saltwater?  For what I do, it's hard to beat a good non-skid finish, although Sea-Deck and it's knock offs are gaining popularity.  Other priorities, other products.  A bit more information, or even a picture or two, might get you better suggestions.

May 11, 2018, 12:58:57 PM
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2018, 12:58:57 PM »
Kiwi grip. Water based, rugged and easy to apply.

May 11, 2018, 02:56:19 PM
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2018, 02:56:19 PM »
I have used Kiwigrip on two boats.  The main negative that I have with it is how dirty it gets with age.  It looks great going on, but after time stains will appear that simply won't come off.  I used grey on both boats.  I can't imagine how bad the white stains!  This is a common problem with Kiwigrip.  I also think it's way overrated price wise.  I don't plan on using it again.

I have read that Awlgrip is a good nonskid option.  You simply add the nonskid to it.  That will most likely be my "go to" when I do the deck in my 200 CCP.

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June 28, 2018, 06:57:16 AM
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2018, 06:57:16 AM »
I just recently recorded the sole in my 246 Osprey and decided to go with seadek. I can't speak to the longevity of it, but it came out pretty good and is very comfortable on the feet.



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June 28, 2018, 07:05:21 AM
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2018, 07:05:21 AM »
It looks great. I see you pulled the cc and t-top off to get one continuous piece.  :great02:
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June 28, 2018, 09:09:01 AM
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2018, 09:09:01 AM »
I actually pulled them because of the balsa being toast in the back half of the boat.

I probably should have taken pictures, but I removed the top layer of the sole to access and replace the core. The previous owner installed a removable seat just starboard of the aft tank access and apparently never sealed anything. Since I have owned it, I always wanted to remove it but didn't. Long story short is I waited too long and made a more work for myself... Either way, it's all better now and I made sure to predrill and epoxy all of the new holes when everything went back in. She should be good for another 20+ years.

Thanks for the compliment, I think it really gives some more character to her!
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June 28, 2018, 01:23:34 PM
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2018, 01:23:34 PM »
Like the look Carl. Nice.
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June 28, 2018, 01:48:50 PM
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2018, 01:48:50 PM »
Thanks Rick. I'll try to remember to give some feedback on the decking at the end of the season.

Sorry for the thread highjack!
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