I really like it but I'm a bit confused with the process-first you put down what looks like a pretty thick material and then put a seadeck like surface on that? Why do you need the sub-surface? Really looks nice! And for that price too!
@rasbury.. My swim platform is same as yours just clean and wipe down with acetone. There are a lot of u-tube videos on how to install. raybo3, The hardest part would be you have to provide drawings, I bought this in china, Hahaha, ya you have to email them drawing of what you want, If someone shares with you there drawing of 342 you could just forward them on that's what I did. MD, it has a 3m backing sticky sheet, peal and stick, no guarantee, on sticky or product. I'm taking that chance. From what I have read about EVA sheets they last 5-6 years. It took about 2 weeks to get it after ordered. On the cockpit, I have not found drawing yet, may have to do drawing it myself. Kinda tricky, will have make it in more parts that the carpet. The long one needs to be in 3-4 parts.
I also have some samples but they are of a darker shade.....I can take pics and send some along also.....after labor day!!!! Randy, are your samples the light or dark faux teak?
No longer a boat owner.....previous boat - 2005 Rinker Fiesta Vee 342
Installed EVA sheet on swim platform, Cleaned with acetone, and self stick. total time one hour with one smoke break. Cost $175 EVA sheets acetone $7
@randy56.... Nice. I want to do mine too. But seadek is out of budget with all my other projects @ $175 I'd be all in!! Did you just do the swim platform and step for $175? Please let me know where purchased. Thanks.
The material came from helen@melors.com China, Sea deck was out for me to. you will have to e-mail her. So far all I have done is platform and small step. It will take a few e-mails back and forth to get it ordered, they have different colors also. You will have to have drawings to e-mail them of your platform. The fender holders came with the boat, I'm not sure if it was an aftermarket product or Rinker put them on. Mine is an 2003, not sure if the 2005 platform is the same. You are more than welcome to use my name when talking with helen, and see if she still has my file and drawings.
I bought it off of Jmichaels. He had the higher platform like you have on your 2004. Mine is a 2003 but it was built in 2002 and I have the low platform. The two platforms are similar but not the same. You will need to find the CAD drawings for your platform and contact: helen@melors.com
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She wants it mainly because (1) white non-skid always ends up looking dirty, and (2) sunscreen overspray makes it slippery as heck.
raybo3, The hardest part would be you have to provide drawings, I bought this in china, Hahaha, ya you have to email them drawing of what you want, If someone shares with you there drawing of 342 you could just forward them on that's what I did.
MD, it has a 3m backing sticky sheet, peal and stick, no guarantee, on sticky or product. I'm taking that chance. From what I have read about EVA sheets they last 5-6 years. It took about 2 weeks to get it after ordered. On the cockpit, I have not found drawing yet, may have to do drawing it myself. Kinda tricky, will have make it in more parts that the carpet. The long one needs to be in 3-4 parts.
Here is email address. helen@melors.com -
They do have different colors,
PS. If Helen try's to sell you on the idea, of selling you or sending you a sample. There is know need for that as it cost big $ to ship. If you want a sample I have extra"s I can cut and send you one. For any of you. PM your address. But knot until after Labor day weekend, I goin boatin!
Randy, are your samples the light or dark faux teak?
Big Al - 2006 - 270 Express Crusier
Home port: Hammond Ind.
@randy56.... Nice. I want to do mine too. But seadek is out of budget with all my other projects @ $175 I'd be all in!! Did you just do the swim platform and step for $175? Please let me know where purchased. Thanks.
@randy56 Oh, also where did you get the fender holders?
Mine is an 2003, not sure if the 2005 platform is the same.
You are more than welcome to use my name when talking with helen, and see if she still has my file and drawings.
I installed mine yesterday. It is the EVA foam from Melors in China. We will see how it holds up.
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Thanks Randy, I'm looking forward to it!