AquaTraction Installed

[FSH Resonders]

Aloha @FSH Resonders beautiful install and beautiful Yammy. Did AquaTraction already have templates for ur boat or did u do all the measurements? U said they were cheaper and better then MarineMat and Seadek, well as per ur testing correct?

Aqua Traction did not at the time have templates, I had the Boat scanned by Southern Tide Customs, here in Florida, So they should have the templates.

The total for scan, Cut Mats Shipping and installation was under $2K, So the answer is yes.

I am not bashing Marine Mat - closed-cell EVA foam (The OEM Mats ) nor SeaDek closed-cell PE/EVA foam (Which is local to me), I just found that the cross-linked PE Based Foam from Aqua Traction Held up better for my needs than the others.

 

[Tailwaters]

Grassman how long did your Seadek last? And where are you located?

 

[Grassman]

Some less than a year. I took delivery of the boat last May. Located in Foley AL

 

[rkim808]

Aqua Traction did not at the time have templates, I had the Boat scanned by Southern Tide Customs, here in Florida, So they should have the templates.

The total for scan, Cut Mats Shipping and installation was under $2K, So the answer is yes.

I am not bashing Marine Mat - closed-cell EVA foam (The OEM Mats ) nor SeaDek closed-cell PE/EVA foam (Which is local to me), I just found that the cross-linked PE Based Foam from Aqua Traction Held up better for my needs than the others.

Shucks no templates and Boat scanning in Kauai, Hawaii forget it lol. We r kind of off the grid here when it comes to that kind of stuff. Is there another way of doing it without being dependent on my measurements. I would definitely want something very durable, especially in our climate and conditions here.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Looks great... my SeaDek arrived today so guess I'm trying that for now. Had I known of this sooner, might have gone a different direction.

 

[FSH Resonders]

Shucks no templates and Boat scanning in Kauai, Hawaii forget it lol. We r kind of off the grid here when it comes to that kind of stuff. Is there another way of doing it without being dependent on my measurements. I would definitely want something very durable, especially in our climate and conditions here.

Try contacting aquatraction, they should have my templates on file.

 

[Liveto99]

I am a retired Firefight and Boat captain, I will not recommend any one brand, but I will advise of what I carry on my boats less than 26 feet with mounted extinguishers and the reasons.

Coast Guard Required: 1 each B-1 (Disclaimer It is important that you understand that federal equipment requirements are minimum requirements and do not guarantee the safety of your vessel or its passengers . A B-1 fire extinguisher (equal 2 lbs of dry chemical or 1 1/4 gallons Foam or 4 Lbs of Carbon Dioxide.) - This Fire extinguisher is only good for petroleum fires. Most of the ones you buy are dry chemical rated at 5-B.C and make a mess, but they do their job very well. FYI - the fire access port under the leaning post is not compatible with a dry chemical fire extinguisher. (Cost $17-$30)

In addition to the Coast Guard Required, I have mounted just above the fire access port (See the pictures) a Halotron extinguisher (Class B and C Fires) - Halotron or Carbon Dioxide work by suffocating the fire by removing the Oxygen component of the fire and do not leave a residue. (Cost $78-$200)

While both of the fire extinguishers above do great on Class B and C fires, they will be ineffective in cooling fiberglass or similar materials that have cumbusted. So I carry a AR-AFFF Foam Fire Extinguisher which is good for Class A and B fires, This could also just be a 2A10BC fire extinguisher. (Cost $33-$300)

I am often asked, why so many extinguishers on a 21 foot boat (and usually by the Coast Guard), First I fish 25 miles offshore a lot, A fire boat or other boat is at least a half hour form helping me. Second a well placed and adequate fire extinguisher, can suppress a fire in the early phase of growth. And I would rather be standing on my boat waiting for rescue, then swimming in the water hoping for a rescue. And Yes I carry both a EPIRB on the Boat and a PLB on my vest.

1.6 million dollar turbine boat no insurance they don’t insure boats with 3000hp turbines.

 

[wahoowah]

How's the aquatraction holding up so far after a few months? Had the occasion to clean fish blood off it yet?

 

[FSH Resonders]

The mats are holding up extremely well, easy to clean and takes a beating. Have had the boat offshore for about 75 hours since installation, a little simple green during post washing and they still look brand new.