Cheap Affordable EVA Boat Decking ( SeaDek

Cheap Affordable EVA Boat Decking ( SeaDek - Aqua Traction )

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For everyone that owns a boat and really wants to have SeaDek, AquaTraction, or similar product professionally installed .... but doesn't want to spend the $3,000.00 - $4,000.00 that it costs to outfit a fishing vessel with these products. This is my 15'6" StealthCraft Big Horn Skiff. I guide clients out of this boat 4 sometimes 5 times a week , 8 months out of the year. So it gets a lot of use and while musky fishing every stands up all day. This EVA Deck Foam provides relief for your feet and spine, it provides grip while walking or while the boat is in motion, and it dampens the noise made when baits are dropped or while we walk around, not to mention it also looks GREAT! So I found this product on Amazon for anywhere between $60-115 for a ~30x90" Sheet. Here's a quick video outlining the install and I will check back with y'all in a few months to update on how well this product has held up to the constant use and abuse!
Thanks for watching !
EVA Foam - www.amazon.com/dp/B077HWVF2L?...
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@ctunited 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thank you. I've been sitting on two foam rolls for about a year. I followed your guidance and I think it turned out pretty darn good.

@BlueRidgeMusky 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you

@computergardener 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much... could not find a video on this product to save my life.

@BlueRidgeMusky Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@MermaidTaurva 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Beautiful man, good music, and great finish! Very helpful! Thank you!

@motomax13 3 жыл бұрын

the tape template was a great idea

@konaexpress100 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Dude!

@dylanbarker3712 3 жыл бұрын

My ocd going nuts over that front little piece that doesn’t line up lol. Other than that wicked job

@davidr9821 2 жыл бұрын

I did a similar thing with my boat but have used sika flex (marine grade) on all the edges to prevent water getting in and lifting the foam. It also works well to tidy up edges where cuts haven’t been perfect.

@BlueRidgeMusky 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@buddytrent1351 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great little tip for anyone doing those try to find A wallpaper roller works great

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea !

@ctunited 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I wanted to ask about what appeared to be bumps or bubbles on the flooring. Were they on the deck of the boat, or were they bubbles during the application? Or maybe it was just the video. Has it held up well so far? Thanks again.

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Those were where the glue was extra thick and not applied evenly . I had to take a kettle bell and roll it over those areas to flatten it out before glue set up. Otherwise yes it has held up very well! My only complaint is I can’t just spray the dirt out anymore . It requires a pressure wash or scrub with a brush .

@blfishing2083 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea, and it looks great! Getting ready to redo the flooring on my 16ft tracker this winter and going to seriously consider this. I'd love to see how it holds up through the fall season if you could post an update on Facebook!

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Planning to do an update video in a few months 👍🏻

@sirdavid8845 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueRidgeMusky Got an update for us? Hows it holding up? Is the contact cement holding ?

@justjilly2150 2 жыл бұрын

Can we get an update on the condition and how it held up?

@andrewpergasorus3064 3 жыл бұрын

Can this foam be applied directly to fiberglass. After fiberglassing the floor I plan on putting this foam down and there would be no reason to fill the weave prime and paint if the foam is juts going to go on top of it

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it sure can!

@JosephWarner 3 жыл бұрын

Was the contact cement necessary? I thought the padding g came w 3m adhesive?

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Yes - the 3M adhesive won’t hold the EVA long term . Eventually I weather and dirt will cause that 3M to break down . The contact cement makes it more permanent.

@easemailboxes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, year and a bit later, how is the cheap foam holding up? Has it stood the test of time?

@BlueRidgeMusky 2 жыл бұрын

Sure has ! There was one piece I had to glue down again after some dirt and sediment got under it . But i blame myself for not adhering that panel fully from the start . Other than that , the decking has held up wonderfully !

@easemailboxes 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlueRidgeMusky Thats promising! I am going to give it a go on the front of my Bertram 25. Save a lot of $$$. Thanks.

@wilsonwerks8256 3 жыл бұрын

Hey i see it’s been 7 months since you posted the video. What’s your opinion on it after 7 months.

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

It has held up great! I’m actually getting a new driftboat in a week or two and I have already ordered the EVA foam to do the new boats floor with! Love it and it gets lots of compliments from my customers 👌🏻

@johnjohnson-sm3yf 3 жыл бұрын

I have a aluminum boat I’m building . Just curious of how the product is holding up . Is it staying adhesived in the seams ect good? Thanks for the video.

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Held up great ! The adhesive is still holding all of it down ! Was absolutely the best upgrade / mod I’ve done !

@xSUPERoMANx 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlueRidgeMusky stoll feel the same way about it? I have a boat that could use this. What brand is it?

@jessejamesmcguire Жыл бұрын

You ever do an update? How did it hold up

@BlueRidgeMusky Жыл бұрын

Held up great ! I’ve put it in 2 other boats since this too

@BravoBassin 3 жыл бұрын

where did you buy your drift boat at?

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Stealthcraft Boats in Michigan

@BravoBassin 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlueRidgeMusky thanks!

@geoffreyb3337 3 жыл бұрын

How has the flooring held up

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Great!

@blfishing2083 3 жыл бұрын

How is the floor holding up for you so far? Starting to quote out different options to redo my boat myself.

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

So far so good! My only negative opinion is they it’s now harder to clean dirt and mud out the boat . Either have to pressure wash or scrub to get it like néw shiny again . Other than that I love it , lots of compliments from customers as well.

@blfishing2083 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlueRidgeMusky Awesome, good to hear. Good luck this season man!

@seanhoward8276 2 жыл бұрын

How is it a year later? Has it held up good?

@BlueRidgeMusky 2 жыл бұрын

Held up great !

@fishingnorthwales976 3 жыл бұрын

How has this held up any rips in the foam?

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Held up great so far ! My only complaint is the boat had to be pressure washed or scrubbed to get it really clean as the dirt does stick to the foam more than the old glass bottom.

@jeffmabry1149 3 жыл бұрын

Im try to book a trip?

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

Jeff send me a message on FB/IG or Call / Text my cell phone and we can talk about a trio for you 🤙🏻

@antonywardle Жыл бұрын

Still holding up? Looks good

@BlueRidgeMusky Жыл бұрын

Sure is!

@Xxxcallme 2 жыл бұрын

God blessed KZfaq

@fishiedave 3 жыл бұрын

How's it holding up?

@fishiedave 3 жыл бұрын

And is it easy to clean?

@BlueRidgeMusky 3 жыл бұрын

It held up very well ! In fact I liked it so much I installed the same product on my néw driftboat with huge front and rear casting decks ! As for cleaning , I’ve found that a pressure washer is the best method to clean the foam deck now . Regular garden hose will get the loose stuff . But any dirt and grime that gets stood on and rubbed into the foam , that requires either soap and a brush scrubbed out . Or simply pressurized water ! I can clean both decks in about 2 minutes with a pressure washer and no soap at all . Love it !