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Sea Dek Teak Replacement Input Please

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by DOCKMASTER, Aug 4, 2020.

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  1. DOCKMASTER

    DOCKMASTER Senior Member

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    It has come time for me to replace my cockpit deck. It is currently in Teak and beyond a simple refinish. I'm seriously considering the Sea Dek or other similar foam type decking that is out there now. How well does it hold up? Is it slippery when wet? Is it easy to clean? My deck gets abused from salmon and halibut fishing. It is always getting blood and slime all over it. I'm in a very rainy climate so it is impossible to keep teak looking good so looking for better options. The deck is always wet. I will also likely do the deck of the flybridge. Appreciate any input and reviews from those that have used these type of products. Thank you!
  2. Slimshady

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    I have it on the fly bridge as well and it has held up well. It doesn't seem slick when wet and doesn't stain easily. It gets some food, bait spilled on it without consequence but it isn't in the cockpit so can't help you there.
    Good on your feet and no chemicals we use bother it. About 3 years old now
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    DOCKMASTER Senior Member

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    This has me rethinking SeaDek:

  4. motoryachtlover

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    I had it in my little boston whaler and it is very comfortable (I have had both feet operated on so I appreciate feet comfort). It stayed down and did well that way and it cleaned up fairly well but I did not fish heavy. My 30lb Boston Terrier’s claws would leave little divots in the sea deck when he jumped up into a seat or pushed off hard with his feet. I did not install it in the runabout that replaced the whaler. I don’t think I can recommend it especially if it will not be covered when not in use.
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    Scott and Holly!! They are two very knowledgeable boaters, didn't know they were having any trouble. I haven't had any of their issues except blisters, which you pop with a pin and they're gone. Mine is over a smooth alexseal painted surface and was factory applied. My boat builder has put it on alot of flybridges and he nor the captains have complained. And yes we ask if there's been issues cause it's not cheap.
  6. Capt J

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    I'd go with Flexi teak. It's been out forever and has a good track record. If simply cleaned with the right products, it lasts. It does get very hot in direct FL sunlight, but probably not an issue in your area.
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    Looks like Flexiteek has a 2nd generation product out that has better heat rejection. Anyone have any issues with Flexiteek?
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    I retail quite a bit of sea deck or gator step type product. It has its ideal application like as a small pad on a center console to stand on or on a swim platform or for steps to board a ski boat. It may even be ideal on a flybridge. I would highly recommend against it for a whole cockpit. It can get hot, scuffs if you move something heavy across it and generally attracts dirt. I would use it all day in other areas but as the square footage goes up I think it becomes much less ideal.
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    I am pretty sure I have 1st generation flex items on my swim platform and the entrances to the aft deck. It has held up well. On the swim platform I did get an 1/8” crack which they came back and fixed. It is pretty darn hot, but when getting in the dinghy we just lay a towel down for our feet. Not a big deal. I would use the product again.
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    I would pass on Sea Deck for a fishing boat, too soft. Teak and fake teak looks good and comfortable to walk on, but nothing is as easy to clean and maintain (especially when fishing) as sand finish painted decks.
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    DOCKMASTER Senior Member

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    Great input from all and much appreciated. Anyone out there have the Flexiteek covering a cockpit?
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    I ran a boat that had the first generation. Owner had the boat for about 8 years and it still looked perfect. Owner's mate used the cleaners that were approved by Flexiteak to clean marks, and also lightly sanded tiny areas to get stuff out, once in a blue moon, but looked perfect
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    Exactly what Capt J said. It looks good, we did have some slight adhesion issues but it will literally scald the skin off your feet. It is way hotter than real teak in the FL sun. Have no experience with the new version.
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    Took me awhile to figure out why all the comments about heat and burning feet. Then I realized you all do your boating barefoot :). I've been boating in SE Alaska for over 20 years now. I had one day I went barefoot. 70 degrees is a heat wave for us. We boat in Xtratuff's, not barefoot. ;)
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    Have you considered Estech? I think it the most real looking of the faux teaks.
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    After bruising/breaking enough toes on cleats and stanchions I don't go on deck barefoot.
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    It's a Florida thing. I don't like it either, but most owners expect it.
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    No kidding, that is why they make deck shoes! :)
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    We had flexitek and didn’t like it. It looked ok at the bow where there was low traffic, but the stern was grimy and dark. Pressure washer helped some, but never able to get it back to newish. The product was 2 1/2 years old. I tried a light sand and that definitely didn’t work as the surface wasn’t flat and it would sand inconsistent.
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    What did you replace it with?