swim platform mat

[Cousins]

hey, ive noticed that some of the 80's boats have black rubber pads on the fiberglass swim platform. i have an 1989 mariah with fiberglass platform but it had wood screwed to it. just wondering if they came stock with the rubber pads? or if u added them what did u use?

[haugy]

The fiberglass platforms came standard with the rubber mats. I've never heard of anyone screwing wood to it. Can you take some pictures and post them here?

The stock pads weren't bad, but on my last two Supras I've put Hydroturf padding in it's place. It's much thicker and softer, as well as excellent traction and looks.

[Blackntan90]

On mine the black pads tracked into the boat and drove me crazy. I used a Line-x type of coating where the pads used to be. I could see using a teak deck or something like that.

[haugy]

I've seen that happen on my buddies Launch, and another Supra. It was always a mess, and he had to keep a towel handy just to wipe your feet off to get in the boat.

On the black tracking in, my Hydroturf has never done that. On my Mariah, and on my Saltare. It's way cheaper than the Sea-Deck too.

[Cousins]

sorry, i already removed the wood. it was thin teak strips screwed across. i am assuming for traction. the main problem was the screws holding it in werent counter suck enough and scratched up the bottom of the wakeboards. thanks for the info i will look into the hydroturf

[matt k]

The fiberglass platforms came standard with the rubber mats. I've never heard of anyone screwing wood to it. Can you take some pictures and post them here?

The stock pads weren't bad, but on my last two Supras I've put Hydroturf padding in it's place. It's much thicker and softer, as well as excellent traction and looks.

This sounds like an awesome idea, my black oem pads are kind of falling apart, and i've been trying to think of a good replacement. I don't know much about hydrotuf aside from that it's used on jet skis. Could you post a link to the stuff you used, or a picture of what yours looks like?

[haugy]

Here is the link to Hydro-turf. I always get the diamond pattern in black. It seems to have better traction than the Cut groove. You can also check for their "B side" which is blemished mats. They can be cheaper. A piece of advice, get the 3M adhesive. It will help keep the mat down. Make sure you still use silicone around the edges and through the middle, but the 3M will help hold it all across.

http://hydroturf.com/products/Sheets...o-Turf/40_x_62

I don't really take many pictures of my swim platform, but here are some you can kinda see. The first is the stock old mats from the Saltare.



Here is my old Mariah.



I also used the excess for traction points on my trailer.




Hard to really see it on my Saltare.

[Kevin Hinken]

I have a 1989 Supra Comp with the same platform. I replaced my standard two black pads with custom SeaDek pad. I wanted a little extra coverage around the perimeter of the platform. SeaDek sent me a mylar plastic sheet to trace the platform on and note some basic dimensions to send back to them. They then sent me an approval drawing of what it was going to look like. I installed it myself and it was VERY easy. (You can check out installation videos on their website or on Youtube)

SeaDek had great customer service and great turn around time for my order. I would highly recommend that you check them out!

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[comp92]

Kevin,

you sent them your pic and they custom made your platform pads in black w/ Supra logo?
if yes, what did that run? i have a 92 comp in balck and white and this would be the bees knees if the price was right!!!
let me know!

[haugy]

I have a 1989 Supra Comp with the same platform. I replaced my standard two black pads with custom SeaDek pad. I wanted a little extra coverage around the perimeter of the platform. SeaDek sent me a mylar plastic sheet to trace the platform on and note some basic dimensions to send back to them. They then sent me an approval drawing of what it was going to look like. I installed it myself and it was VERY easy. (You can check out installation videos on their website or on Youtube)

SeaDek had great customer service and great turn around time for my order. I would highly recommend that you check them out!

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Damn man, that is impressive. I like your artwork. So, how much was that?