SeaDek Installation

[CigarJeff68]

Finally pulled the trigger on replacing the snap in/out carpet with Marine Mat. Followed this thread for all the information, used the Spectrum gel coat repair paste to fill all the holes from the snap removal. 1st time ever doing gel coat repair and it was pretty easy. I have 1 piece left to put in, the piece that goes under the passenger captains chair, I wasn't sure how to remove the seat last night as it was getting dark, but found the following thread this morning, so I will be finishing the install tonight.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/seadeck-help-passenger-seat-removal.33768/

 

[Dixemon]

Looks like a nice clean install! Here's a tip I learned the hard way: keep a small scrub brush and some dish detergent/simple green on the boat. Anytime you get something that might stain the seadeck, i.e.. Doritos, mustard, mud, dirt ect.. You can hit it immediately and wont be such a pain in the ass to clean later.

 

[CigarJeff68]

Looks like a nice clean install! Here's a tip I learned the hard way: keep a small scrub brush and some dish detergent/simple green on the boat. Anytime you get something that might stain the seadeck, i.e.. Doritos, mustard, mud, dirt ect.. You can hit it immediately and wont be such a pain in the ass to clean later.

Thanks, it went in nicely, was a little nervous with the longer pieces, but after the 1st one, I realized that it was similar to putting wraps on cornhole boards, which I do often. Thanks for the tip on the cleanup! I do keep a small bucket and some cleaning stuff on board so I will add the simple green and small scrub brush to my arsenal.

 

[Daren and Heather]

Hi @HangOutdoors! 3 years later post seadek install... how's it holding up for you?

1. How is the seadek looking? Any indentations or stains that you haven't been able to get rid of?
2. Have you had any pieces where the adhesive started to pull up?
3. Gelcoat patch you used for the holes still looking white and flush?
4. Any regrets compared to the original snap-in carpet? Like having to wash / scrub it several times a year? (I've never had to clean my snap-in carpet ever in 4 years, not once - nothing seems to stain or stick to it and it still looks brand new)
5. Do you think your current seadek will still look attractive 6 more years from now?

I've got a whole kit that I bought 3 years ago in my basement... that I never installed. Double-checking myself that it's worth it to do.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Seadek looks fine, no issues with stains.
No Issue with adhesive.
Gelcoat patch you cant even teel where they are.
Hated the snap in carpet
Seadek should last a long time.

 

[biffdotorg]

Hi @HangOutdoors
I've got a whole kit that I bought 3 years ago in my basement... that I never installed. Double-checking myself that it's worth it to do.

I don't understand this statement at all. Of all the products talked about and argued in these forums, the one thing we can all agree on, even given the expense, that custom flooring of any kind is better than snap in carpets 100%.

And then there is this guy sitting in the corning lighting hundred dollar bills. (smile) Put it in, and then start regretting not doing it three years ago when you took delivery of the product you spent so much money on!

 

[Daren and Heather]

I don't understand this statement at all. Of all the products talked about and argued in these forums, the one thing we can all agree on, even given the expense, that custom flooring of any kind is better than snap in carpets 100%.

And then there is this guy sitting in the corning lighting hundred dollar bills. (smile) Put it in, and then start regretting not doing it three years ago when you took delivery of the product you spent so much money on!

lol, yeah I was just looking for some motivation haha. Thanks!

 

[drewkaree]

lol, yeah I was just looking for some motivation haha. Thanks!

Your prep will 100% determine the success and enjoyment of your SeaDek installation. Filling the screw holes is something that is worth it if you're the type of person to periodically inspect your work, and notice the flaws and errors you made - it will stick out like a sore thumb to you. If that's not you, filling them still WILL result in a spot that won't be prone to not sticking (and potential failure spots later down the road). That means silicone caulk or other silicone-based filler is out, as the adhesion to silicone won't be the best - good prep, remember?

 

[Daren and Heather]

Your prep will 100% determine the success and enjoyment of your SeaDek installation. Filling the screw holes is something that is worth it if you're the type of person to periodically inspect your work, and notice the flaws and errors you made - it will stick out like a sore thumb to you. If that's not you, filling them still WILL result in a spot that won't be prone to not sticking (and potential failure spots later down the road). That means silicone caulk or other silicone-based filler is out, as the adhesion to silicone won't be the best - good prep, remember?

Yeah, I'm OCD, so the screw holes will need to be patched perfect, even if they are under the seadek lol. I just ordered the gel patch repair kit from Spectrum Color. I think this might be really good practice for me on how to repair gelcoat.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Yeah, I'm OCD, so the screw holes will need to be patched perfect, even if they are under the seadek lol. I just ordered the gel patch repair kit from Spectrum Color. I think this might be really good practice for me on how to repair gelcoat.

Hey, that is not enough truck to tow an AR210 fully loaded is around 5,000 lbs....... doesn't its tow rating max out at 3500lbs ?

 

[Daren and Heather]

Hey, that is not enough truck to tow an AR210 fully loaded is around 5,000 lbs....... doesn't its tow rating max out at 3500lbs ?

That is a great question and observation @HangOutdoors. For 30 years the Jeep Wrangler was only ever rated to 3500lbs…. Until this year, finally, certain 2024 Wrangler Rubicons are rated for 5,000lbs! It’s part in thanks to a new solid rear Dana axle. As soon as this was announced I put in my custom order for a 24 Rubicon X package. Otherwise I had resigned myself to getting a F-150, I didn’t care for the look of the Gladiators, and I was waiting for prices to come down on the Ford Bronco Raptor, which can tow 4,500lbs, but it costs nearly 100K. Note, the 2024 Rubicon 392 V8 is curiously still only rated to 3,500lbs, we assume because of the extra engine weight.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Fully loaded you would be over the max of 5000. Mine sits at 5232 fully loaded with all gear. Even if it is close with people you would be over the GVWR.

 

[Daren and Heather]

Fully loaded you would be over the max of 5000. Mine sits at 5232 fully loaded with all gear. Even if it is close with people you would be over the GVWR.

Oh wow, I assume you weighed it on a scale then. Do you have a lot of gear? Our boats dry weight on trailer is 4,200lbs. I usually wait till I get to my destination to fill up on gas, but otherwise I estimated another avg of 200lbs for gas, and 300lbs of gear. My GCWR is 10,300lbs so I think I’m good.

 

[HangOutdoors]

yes I have weighed mine on uhaul scales a couple times.

 

[HangOutdoors]

My GCWR is 10,300lbs so I think I’m good.

Huh, maybe my math is off..... if you do the math, boat loaded plus jeep and people puts you close or over. So not sure how that is good. Not enough vehicle to tow that boat with any type of reasonable cushion....

Of course you will do as you wish...

 

[Daren and Heather]

Huh, maybe my math is off..... if you do the math, boat loaded plus jeep and people puts you close or over. So not sure how that is good. Not enough vehicle to tow that boat with any type of reasonable cushion....

Of course you will do as you wish...

It might be closer than I think it is, but my vehicle weight is 4,450lbs, boat with trailer is 4,200lbs. That’s 8,650 dry/empty. Plus 500lbs for boat with gas/gear, = 9,150. Plus we typically and 2-3 people, so another 500lbs… 9,650. Plus another 100lbs for a full gastank in the Jeep, so I’m at 9,750 out of 10,300. Maybe I’m underestimating gear weight, but I still got close to 600lb to spare. I found a gas station that lets you just show up and use their weigh station for $14 so I’m going to try that next time and see what it really is.

 

[HangOutdoors]

uhaul as some nice scales