Marine Mat - asking for advice on use and wear and tear of rear platform marine mats

Danishgod

I am considering the purchase from Rinker the tan marine mat for my 2014 Captiva 232 BR for the swim platform on the back.  I need insight from you good owners on the matter of wear and tear.  My boat day to day conditions are as follows:  in the water for 5 months straight and with no cover on the back so in the sun all the time.

with that said, can you advise me on the following?

-does the mat sun fade over time?

-does the mat dry relatively fast after a rain shower?

-what do you do to clean this material if there is dirt?

-is the current material used by rinker good quality?

-I assume that the mat adheres to the platform permanently and is not normally removed?  please confirm.

-is there a third party company that provides this material and cut for your specific boat?  if so, who?

thanks for your assistance in this matter.

randy56

The product that Rinker is high quality. From what I have read is they all have life expectancy of 5-7 years.
1. does not fade
2. drying time not bad, but is not slick, easy on your feet. 
3. 409
4. yes
5. hard to remove, sticky stuff
6. A few other companys make the product, Seadeck is one. 
Are you from Denmark? 

Danishgod

thanks for the feedback.  I am Danish heritage but form Canada.

the fact that these last only 5-7 years is a bit disappointing but it is what it is.  Have you had to replace your mats at all?

and if you did, did you buy them from Rinker directly or a third party?

thanks

randy56

Just installed it on my swim platform this past summer. Here is past post on discussion.
This is page two, be sure to look at page one also. Bought mine from China.
http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/comment/67327#Comment_67327

Danishgod

looks good.  I note that you sourced this from china - is there a place to order a specific mat for my boat?

randy56

You will have to have drawings, To send to them. Here is another thread to read.
http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/6122/todays-diy-project
In the future you will have questions on how to repair something, or looking for advise. You can do a search in the upper right hand corner. We all try and help each other. Sometimes it's a day or two before someone with the knowledge in the area of your question will get back. Just type in a word or two, things should pop up, or click the box. 

Lake_Bum

I can second the material that Randy referred to.  He sent me a small sample of it, and I plan on using it when I install my swim platform this Spring! 

craigswardmtb

Great company to work with so far. They sent me a free template kit and gave a bunch of pointers on making the template. My estimate is 1200 for the cockpit and swim platform on my 360 but she said it will likely come in lower. 

Danishgod

thanks

BellevilleMXZ

craigswardmtb said:

Great company to work with so far. They sent me a free template kit and gave a bunch of pointers on making the template. My estimate is 1200 for the cockpit and swim platform on my 360 but she said it will likely come in lower. 

Not bad at all.....seadeck wants 2500 for my 270 for both!

bry1429

craigswardmtb said:

Great company to work with so far. They sent me a free template kit and gave a bunch of pointers on making the template. My estimate is 1200 for the cockpit and swim platform on my 360 but she said it will likely come in lower. 

craigswardmtb , Are you going with the stick down (perminant) or snap down (removable)  application from Marine Mat ? 

craigswardmtb

stick down.  The snap in was more expensive.  I hope to mail my templates out when i get back from vacation the first week of March.  They cannot give a final quote until they have them.

craigswardmtb

I just got my official quote for my 360 after I sent them templates and it looks like only $800. Im impressed. Carpet would have been just as costly and aquaweave would have been more. This is for the whole cockpit, including steps that lead up to the bow. I should have the material in a week or so. I'm doing the swim platform as well but I just mailed that template out so not sure on cost yet. I'll post pics once installed. I decided on grey teak. 

Liberty44140

If you had a cover made for your swim platform for while you are not at your boat the mat would probably last forever 

Danishgod

Rinker now referred me to Marine Mat in Florida.  They are trying to source the specifications for the rear platform to give me a quote. Quite nice people on this phone - Jennifer.   I also met Kim Slocum at the Toronto Boat Show this past weekend - very decent guy.

bry1429

Danishgod said:

Rinker now referred me to Marine Mat in Florida.  They are trying to source the specifications for the rear platform to give me a quote. Quite nice people on this phone - Jennifer.   I also met Kim Slocum at the Toronto Boat Show this past weekend - very decent guy.

Hi Danishgod, could you please post Marine Mat's Phone Number? I Would like a quote from them. Their product looks and feels identical to seadek at a much lower price.

Handymans342

You get what you pay for. 

Danishgod

the number is 813 749 7112 and ask for jennifer in orders.  Very decent person.

marinemat.net

bry1429

Handymans342 said:

You get what you pay for.  

Marine mat is newer to the industry that's why their prices are lower. seadek has been the king of an Industry with very little competition for a while, now there's some competition you should see prices come down. HOPEFULLY see lower prices.

randy56

I had a first hand look at the marine mat when taking the Rinker tour, high quility, good looking stuff. seemed very durable. 

craigswardmtb

It's actually a bit thicker in the teak variety. They claim it's wear is minimal and is softer than Seadek. They use the same adhesive. I'm going with it. I just have to build the template. Handy do you have facts to back your claim? To me it's simply a new competitor giving a market share leader a run for their money. And entering the market at a compelling price point. It happens all the time. it doesn't mean quality is any less.