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New Boat Help- Under Gunnel Pad Color
Posted on 10/28/18 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 10/28/18 at 8:39 pm
I bought a new to me boat a few weeks back and there was some old carpet under the gunnel. I’m looking to replace it with SeaDek or hydroturf or vinyl. Not sure what exactly what color to go with. I’m leaning towards Bahamas blue SeaDek. Right now it’s all stripped off. But I’m open to options. Here the boat for a reference:
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 5:41 am
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Posted on 10/28/18 at 8:43 pm to Elusiveporpi
Cool gray or Caribbean blue IMO
Sweet boat.
This post was edited on 10/28/18 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 10/28/18 at 9:05 pm to Elusiveporpi
Wish I had that boat today the tide went out in leeville like I have never seen it and and u could see every back of every redfish in the marsh just couldn’t get to them.
Posted on 10/28/18 at 9:17 pm to WPsportsman
Caribbean blue May go better actually... it looked gray in the picture..
I fished leeville Saturday, it was one of my better trips. Saw 100+ fish. Lots of groups of 7-10 fish. It was nuts.
I fished leeville Saturday, it was one of my better trips. Saw 100+ fish. Lots of groups of 7-10 fish. It was nuts.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:09 am to Elusiveporpi
I agree with jimbean. Go with gray or black. It would drive me nuts if the shades if blue were off and didn’t match. That’s just me though. Sweet boat btw
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:15 am to magicman534
I had a light grey in my boat. It showed stains and was actually harder to get out than regular deck surface. I'd go as dark as possible while still matching....if that makes any sense.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:25 am to KG6
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I had a light grey in my boat. It showed stains and was actually harder to get out than regular deck surface. I'd go as dark as possible while still matching....if that makes any sense.
Was that seadek for hydroturf? and what pattern?, flat, diamond etc..
It does, i had gray hydroturf on the floor in my last boat, and it wasnt very easy to clean. It may have been because it was the "flat" pattern, which was semi porous. Does anyone have experience with seadeck an how well it cleans?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:29 am to Elusiveporpi
Seems like Seadek is more popular with skiff owners these days. I don’t have any personal experience with Seadek, but I do like the hydroturf on the mud boat. You’d have to check, but I feel like the hydro turf is thicker than the seadek.
As far as color, I’d probably go Grey.
As far as color, I’d probably go Grey.
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 8:35 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:47 am to Elusiveporpi
nice boat, congrads 
why do you want/need anything under the gunnels? i think it looks fine as-is
why do you want/need anything under the gunnels? i think it looks fine as-is
Posted on 10/29/18 at 8:57 am to Elusiveporpi
You can order swatches from hydroturf. I requested some and they got to me in a couple of days.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:02 am to Elusiveporpi
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It does, i had gray hydroturf on the floor in my last boat, and it wasnt very easy to clean. It may have been because it was the "flat" pattern, which was semi porous. Does anyone have experience with seadeck an how well it cleans?
I have both on two different boats. The SeaDek is more durable and way easier to clean. The Hydro Turf is a little softer. If I had the option to do it again, I would've put SeaDek on my duck boat.
SeaDek is very easy to clean, especially with a pressure washer.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:02 am to Elusiveporpi
Mine has Seadek pads the full length of the cockpit. If I had to do it all over again I would have gone with a painted logo and reel pads only but the grey Seadek does cut down on some of the glare.
If you go with Seadek try to get the material custom cut if you can. It makes for a cleaner and easier install and a better looking final product. The tapered edges don't snag as easily and are less likely to peel.
If you go with Seadek try to get the material custom cut if you can. It makes for a cleaner and easier install and a better looking final product. The tapered edges don't snag as easily and are less likely to peel.
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 9:04 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:04 am to mack the knife
Keeps your reels and your boat from getting banged/scratched up.
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 9:04 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:41 am to HotKoolaid
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If you go with Seadek try to get the material custom cut if you can.
How does this work? can I send a cut out to them?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:54 am to Elusiveporpi
they usually have most boats scanned already.
I have a friend who owns gulf coast aqua traction which is similar to sea dek. he did a few pieces for my boat and he comes out using a scanner and scans all the contours and curves custom to your boat.
get my number from sea pickle and I can get you in touch with him. he is local from central so he can help you out quickly.
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The helm pad is thick and nice on longer trips
I have a friend who owns gulf coast aqua traction which is similar to sea dek. he did a few pieces for my boat and he comes out using a scanner and scans all the contours and curves custom to your boat.
get my number from sea pickle and I can get you in touch with him. he is local from central so he can help you out quickly.
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The helm pad is thick and nice on longer trips
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 9:59 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 9:54 am to Elusiveporpi
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How does this work? can I send a cut out to them?
There are a few different ways, you may want to shop around. You can get a template kit from Seadek. I think the kit is like $40 and it's a $165 minimum order for custom work.
Check with Castway customs. I've been told there is someone in New Orleans who can scan your boat.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:17 am to HotKoolaid
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If I had to do it all over again I would have gone with a painted logo and reel pads only
Why’s that? Cleanup?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:24 am to WHODAT514
Interesting stuff there.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:35 am to Elusiveporpi
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Was that seadek for hydroturf? and what pattern?, flat, diamond etc.. It does, i had gray hydroturf on the floor in my last boat, and it wasnt very easy to clean. It may have been because it was the "flat" pattern, which was semi porous. Does anyone have experience with seadeck an how well it cleans?
Not sure what I had to be honest. Came from the factory with it on and I never really looked into it. It had a diamond pattern.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:41 am to KG6
Probably hydroturf
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