Bridog
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I have the darker color Seadek and don't feel that it gets hot at all. Easy to walk on. Unlike the Infinity woven vinyl, now that's VERY hot.
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We have the dark brown version and we like it because we thought it stayed cool. It's thru the entire boat. Compared to the cheaper woven seagrass, there is no comparison....very comfortable to walk on, whereas the other requires a towel.That looks spectacular but I hear you on the upkeep. Though pick a dark color and this would have been your post - “installed this dark brown sea dek, and although it looks good and is easy to clean, it is hot underfoot on sunny days”....
There is a trade off.
Beautiful! I have AMD on my swim platform and love it. My only complaint is that it seems very suceptible to denting or damage if something's dropped on it like the power cord head or tool etc... Have you had the same experience?I installed the same color but I used Aqua Marine Deck and I would recommend it all day. AMD uses different components than SeaDek so it stays a lot cooler in the sun. I was next to a boat with SD and had same color a few weeks ago. It was so hot I couldn’t stand on it. My wife would make me rip it off if it got that hot.
Of course it gets dirty, it’s a boat but it’s super easy to clean. I use the white bristle brush and that’ll get most of it pretty clean. There may be a few small spots that need a little more love but it’s not too bad at all to keep clean. Looks new after it’s clean. No complaints so far.
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Well...you eBayers need to give us a little more info. I am very interested in the cheap stuff for ‘89 220 cuddy. I have cheap carpet cut in now. Would love an inexpensive upgrade that looks great.
What specific brand/vendor, if that is okay to ask?
I certainly don’t go cheap on the safety and mechanical side. Since I use my ‘89 220cc boat for fishing and diving, I can’t justify dropping a fortune on the Sea Deck stuff. I have also read Sea Deck does not hold up well to drops and scrapes such as dive tanks and fish fins. The cheap carpet is comfortable to stand on and keeps us from slipping on a wet deck. If the cheaper ebay deck looks great and holds up, I would try it. I certainly would put the better stuff in my 280DA.
$400 vs. $4000 call me all the names you want...Do it right or don't do it. Can't stand the look of unfinished edges.
You can definitely tell who does the cheap.
That’s good info. This forum is great.I wouldn’t use any foam for a boat used for diving or fishing. It does scratch easily. That being said, search eva decking on eBay and you’ll see all kinds of options.
I agree! This stuff is awesome. Works greatGet online and buy a bottle of Boat Juice. This stuff is truly incredible on SeaDek. I use this for routine seasonal cleaning and a pressure washer for the heavy pre-storage and post-launch washes. Ours looks brand new on year 3.
https://scwake.com/boat-juice/