Permanent marine mat and fishermen!

[BeauSko]

Just looking to see if there is anyone out there who decided on the permanent marine mat install (got rid of the OEM snap in) AND fishes a lot.

I always remove the snap in marine mat in the cockpit when i got fishing (which is about 50/50 with just cruising/anchoring). I do that so I don’t have to worry about staining/cleaning the marine mat every time. With fishing, the deck can get pretty nasty, even with regular wash downs. Besides it being a PITA to unbutton/button them, you also have the occasional snap that will corrode, pull out from the deck, etc.

So, if you have done it…any regrets? How is cleanup? Worth it? Thanks!

 

[anmut]

I've found the secret ingredient to the grey marine mat - Dawn Power Spray. Spray on, hit with a brush, hose off. That stuff will make it look like new again.

That said, my experience isn't around fish blood, so you may want to try some yourself first.