I Bought Amazon BUDGET SeaDek For MY BOAT! (Is It Worth It?)

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[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Just a thought, get some 2 x 2 1/8 angle aluminum, fairly inexpensive and bolt them under those deck extensions for support.

[@stephenellis3609]

If you make a straight line down the center of the boat and work off of that, you’ll get more of a cut from a single sheet effect like you would get from seadek.

[@jessiepellegrin1156]

Can anyone just get to the point & stop trying to be a social media celebrity!!!

[@djdrisco123]

Amen brother. This is like an episode of Game of Thrones...

[@jurlinquist]

Worlds easiest upgrade to a boat seems to be such a battle. Also a 7min video turned into almost a half hour.. "its so hard to install". No, you just don't have any skill 🤣

[@Swampstomperoutdoorsllc]

If you gotta do a job anyways may as well try to get these social media companies to lay your for it.

[@davidfink9729]

I wish people would just get to the damn point. I dont care about the compartments or what you clean with . Just do the job I know it doesn't take 15 min to explain all this

[@TightlineTV]

This wasn’t a one off video, it was part of a boat restore series. That’s why I talk so much, I speak my mind but lucky for you, there’s a timeline you can fast forward… :)

[@samplays4421]

Generally speaking, the variencs or gap descripencies are most likely from using eva foam decking vs the original carpet. The lids are made with a gap to accommodate the thickness of the carpet when it's wrapped over the edges. Depending on the quality or pound rating if the Marine carpet, each edge of carpet adds 1/8-1/4 of thickness to each side. Multiply that times 4 edges and the gap is gone. Nice job with the decking foam. You could always reinforce those edges with angled aluminum and framing it out.

[@graves008]

The spacing is to allow carpet to fit onto them.

[@richardkeller6940]

Oh snap

[@dominiccassella1887]

For a deck extension hold down solution. How about a u shaped wall/ceiling fastener with two screw eyelets attached to the deck and the deck extension- 8 total. Then a self adjusting bungee or a bungee with eye snaps attachment? The hardware can be found in stainless and plastic - PERKO - probably has what you need. This is the system currently in place on my Parker with a bow filler and it handles rough water flawlessly. When the bungee gets a little weak I just cinch it down a bit.

[@sotaboy8040]

What are the deck drop ins made of? Depending on clearances, you can try mounting/hinging them to aluminum angle making it all 1 piece to drop in. So it doesn't wear on the glass I would also attach some sort of material between the mounting surfaces. You could then use those straps and a quick disconnect, like those found on back packs, and screw/bolt one side into drivers side console which would allow then to still be removed. This was just a quick thought. It took few different design ideas/sketches before I found what worked best on my skeeter!

[@tedsgibson]

Looking great!! I’m glad you took one for the team with that sea deck, that will save others a lot of the same grief. Now I want to put it on mine.

[@silooutdoors5738]

I have it in my boat going on 2 years wish I could post a pic but it’s great

[@patrickmier1141]

Thanks for the honest trial and errors- I’m getting ready to do my center console. Good info!

[@docfischer7291]

I’m in the process of design and building of a mini cat boat similar to a mystic c5000. I went and had a length of Astro turf donated to me by a local company who has tons of scraps constantly because it is really tough to pull up from the floors . I’ll use the cups that the seats will sit in to practice putting , lol. Girlfriend is a trooper. Stick a ring on that 👌 FYI. Heat is your friend, a hairdryer would help release that glue . It’s nothing more than landau top adhesive. Releases with heat too .

[@zackriden79]

so one thing I picked up when looking on Amazon i would go with the " camo " style decking to avoid some of his problems with the lines not being even he's not the first video I've run across that mentions the lines are not union from roll to roll. Second, though it's 1600 bucks for a mat kit for my boat the method he's doing is a few hundred bucks and just a lot of time. That's a personal choice I have a budget minded key west 1720 I can't do the math in my head of dumping thousands for a power pole trolling motor, sea deck. it's not going to take long before my addons equal the price of the boat . Over all I think he did a really good job

[@davidr9821]

Use Sikaflex around edges to stop water getting under and lifting

[@jerrellbrewer9077]

I haven’t watched the entire video but I have to say you need to make her a wife! Great video and amazing teamwork! She is a keeper brother

[@texoma_outdoors]

When that bost was new front decks were very limited and there was a lot of wasted space in the cockpit floor. Deck extensions solved this. Having ones that mostly fit wins most of the battle brace them if needed, bolt or screw them down snd enjoy the room

[@nmfishing7209]

Nice video man love this series!

[@60hmariner]

Another thing with amazon is a bog company such as seadeck will sell left over or old stock to other amazon companies who will then rebrand it has theirs. I have bought multiple products on amazon were the stickers come off and have another companies brand under it

[@eugeneclark8463]

I'm not a boat owner nor remodeler, but for the exposed " ugly" areas that you want to paint, how about something like truck bed liner paint, it's come a long way even colors? Would like to hear your thoughts. Good luck, and you have an awesome partner

[@tonylourenco9829]

E v a foam is almost like sea deck They have the same machine that scans your boat for sizes. But is more expensive than Eva? And thanks for the tip about the measurements. That's why should I always measure twice cut once? It's just like doing tiles. They're not 12 by 12 all the time. I bought the same stuff from my boat I got The gray with black lines for the floor and then I got brown with black lines For the upper deck and the back deck. Good video anyways There's a company on KZbin that talks about Eva. That uses that stuff

[@jonboatfishingadventures8558]

I just used 1/16th inch sheet rubber from Home Depot and secured it with carpet adhesive

[@04_Lariat_Ben]

Bought the same floor a few months ago haven't installed yet, still building the boat.

[@magnoo4729]

it is a great video, thank you so much for taking your time to help everyone out. Great content. I have a bowrider and im about to do it myself to save some money. Cheers.

[@TateAlexander456]

Glad she came to visit now to get her to move!

[@nealrussellfishing5339]

I have a 93 basscat pantera 2 with the deck extension. Mine doesn't look like that and it has an additional piece from the center hatch to the ground. The hinges are riveted or you can use rivnuts. I can send some pics if you have an e-mail or something.

[@TightlineTV]

Hmu on Instagram!

[@nealrussellfishing5339]

@@TightlineTV Just slid into your dm's

[@jwahrmund]

Oh, one more thing in regards to the foam and seam. From underwater, the fish don’t care. Function over form. Remember that when it comes to the big picture of what you are doing

[@ta1ntv1lle39]

why not get the 40 inch, and only have 1 seam? less spots for peel risk, cut straight down on white line an inch or so over 26 inches and cut another then trim the outsides....

[@FranksDIY]

So the question is did it stay stuck down and not lift. A lot of complaints about that. Just wanted to hear from you now after a few months

[@Michaelnation22]

I have that in my duck boat. It is horrible! It doesn’t hold up, the sun eats it up. Lasted about 4 months. It is not UV resistant!

[@longtimedirt6409]

I think the under size lids are so they can be wrapped in carpet .

[@nfaproductions83]

Is this stuff literally peel and stick???? Like no added adhesive needed???

[@johnjohnson3649]

I have a 97 pan2 I’m interested in a deck extension. Recommendations on how I go about it? Great video

[@Marcustrismegistus]

Noo bro. You cut the 1 .5 excess right on the edge. So all the pieces fit seamless.

[@Xavierpropertyshow]

The reason why they don’t fit if they are original, is because over the years the hull tweaking and the boards tweaking again if they are original

[@csemrau]

Can you provide a link for both the paint & decking? Great job man, looking good. Love the progress.

[@TightlineTV]

Links in Description 👊🏻

[@coryboyd7958]

I did my boat with the same stuff. After the first summer it turns powdery and gets over everything! Hope yours doesn't do it.

[@martybolton2570]

The reason for the gaps between the lids is because the carpet is thicker than the foam

[@CrushedEMTB]

It’s cheap for a reason. You’ll find out soon enough.

[@biggchill8176]

Dude that’s not the cheap foams fault. That was a bad plan and improper preparation. And why be all sophisticated. Two pieces why 3? Did you put this on blindfolded or did you not see the color when you got it?

[@paulwelch5570]

How is it holding up is the glue holding

[@waynecasper5346]

They has to allow for the carpet to meet

[@jerryscray1789]

Get some good old rustolium gloss white spray paint and let it eat it will be a close match

[@dbac8891]

How is it holding up?

[@HG-Pilot]

Nice job, marry that girl! We have a saying: measure 7 times, cut once. Godspeed

[@Lolu1326]

Should I get a medium heavy rod for a baitcaster

[@bp211]

foam decking is never square or has a straight edge to the pattern, also this is why I run my sheets width ways to avoid piecing sheets together.

[@Fishermensbiblestudy]

Marry her. She’s a keeper.

[@tktoutdoors176]

LOL All that work and info and the most replay was on the few seconds of your girlfriend bent over. I can't blame them though

[@noelrmiller]

Still holding up?

[@Riddlemethisgaming]

17:07 turn on subtitles 🤣🤣🤣

[@dr3aM3r008]

Next time try goo gone, just spray n let it set for 3-5minutes then you can wipe it off…it’s what I’ve been using to get rid of old stickers on metal surfaces…

[@andrewhirtle3525]

Lol you aren’t very handy are ya buddy, dry fit the whole thing with the backing on before you start gluing down

[@whitneycheyenne6020]

For $65 how long is the roll

[@bloomonlinewithruth]

Isn't that slippery? I'm getting my new Jon Boat delivered soon and thinking of what to use. Thanks for the vid. Sub'd

[@TightlineTV]

It’s been great for me! Haven’t used it wet really but I just got more for my jon boat!

[@johnathangesi4257]

do you think the spacing is bc there was carpet?

[@TightlineTV]

I mean maybe some but not to where it wouldn’t be supported you know?

[@johnathangesi4257]

@@TightlineTV yeah fs.... would it be worth making new ones??..... love the vids btw!!!!!!

[@erich4647]

Moral of the story. if you go cheap, don't get a pattern that would show imperfections.

[@dennispratt559]

Could you please help me out with the boat I'm on disability bility so I don't have much money but I would like a small fishing boat

[@mitc0185]

Acetone / ass a tone / brain fart ... Lol not sure if that was an intentional joke or not but either way it was funny.

[@mitc0185]

Gf is an absolute keeper too man

[@chrisbarber1020]

My buddy had the same boat his came with those but they fit way better then yours they look rigged up but great job

[@TightlineTV]

Appreciate it 👊🏻

[@Tracker7266]

This brand of EVA is no longer available from Amazon.

[@toddbishop8643]

The gaps are there because the carpet is gone.

[@jwahrmund]

All I have to say is that you better cherish that woman. First, she lets you go fishing. Second, she spent her time to feed your passion. When you have your maiden voyage, she better be right there next to you. Go Big Red!!!!

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

Lets?

[@scottwhitcher265]

Wish I had a girlfriend like that....my wife wishes I had a girlfriend like that...!

[@beanieweenie9543]

“Let’s” him go fishing 😂😂😂

[@TravisInCanada1]

Looking good dude, RELAX. Your girl did a bang up job on that adhesive removal, I know how much of a pain in the ass that is and the soar fingers it leaves you with. Don't sweat the small stuff man, this is a budget build and your getting great results. People watching this series are not expecting you to build a brand new boat on a budget, most of us just enjoy this type of content and or can throw ideas out there that might help. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@N2theBlue1]

Yeah I’m gonna be redoing an even older ranger here in a few months so seeing this process is great prep.

[@VAFSH4LIF]

Here's an idea for anyone attempting this, create a line down the center. When I'm working on my 14 foot V bow I ran a string from front center to rear center and made pencil marks along the line. Unless the boat is more than 80 inches you have enough to span the entire width. Before starting to cut the material measure the edges so you use the odd size on the outside, if not cutting it off? I watched a video where a guy used blue painters tape (no cardboard) to create the template. He was able to peel it off the kayak and apply it to the sea deck. I understand a boat template is much larger than a kayak. Great video.

[@CoffeeTime9]

String lines are a man’s best friend!

[@davidallen5535]

This idea meshes with some of the other videos. Find a centerline and work out from there. Decide if you want the actual center to be an accent gap, a full slat, or a slot. Most applications are making an accent gap instead of trying to do a seamless look. With the accent gaps, the pieces for one side will be mirrors of the other side. Measure, plan, make templates, measure, adjust templates, measure, THEN CUT.

[@codyclinton3867]

I did my whole bassboat in seadek. Best way to get the glue from the carpet off is with gasoline. Works like a champ.

[@projektxent]

Remember no smoking 😂

[@rudy1574]

Poor gas on it, then light it up and burn it off lol

[@sn95kc61]

I bet it not sticking after 2 years. Gasoline leaves oil on the surface. Unless you sprayed the whole boat down with brake clean after. Probably wouldn't do that. Will not stick very long.

[@leecro83]

@@rudy1574😂

[@RacksnBass]

Should have bought sea deck. That stuff won’t last more than 2 years, just being honest. I have that exact one in my boat and it’s starting to deteriorate

[@bigskipper007]

Mine did, too. I needed an additional piece for my dive platform. I bought a real sea deck piece. It's still looks new after 4 years.

[@Rockers1121]

Don't buy the Eva deck .. I used the Amazon shit .. and it's looks good but only for awhile .. I will use better qaulity stuff next time.

[@keegansmith9622]

The deck extension pieces were designed to have carpet for proper spacing so with the foam you don't have that buffer you get with carpet so you will either have to redesign the lids and add supports or remove them completely for it to look right.

[@MrEyethautunew]

I have used this for several builds. There are pros and cons to it. Soft on the feet. Looks great, washes easy. Cons; seams separate, if left in sun too long it will lift, sometimes lines don't match up. I'd consider using a full piece instead of sections. Will eliminate all the issues I mentioned.

[@sanijadresko2675]

How it faux teak look after several years on sun, rain and salt water?

[@sanijadresko2675]

How it faux teak look after several years on sun, rain and salt water?

[@MrEyethautunew]

@@sanijadresko2675 if left in the sun, horrible. There are better brands in full sheets that I recommend. Not the separate sheets

[@jerryscray1789]

High-five that lady she rocks !!!

[@glensims7959]

Doesn't work in a beater Jon boat either bro. 🙄 The shit doesn't stand up well to being in direct sunlight at all. Turns to white dust in a single season. Live & learn. Been there/done that.

[@TightlineTV]

Gotta hit it with the UV protectant

[@waynesammyswingle6107]

That there is a great GF, I think you owe her a day at the spa or something for all that she did cleaning that while you worked!

[@TightlineTV]

🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@Cannorb]

Best thing about your videos is they’re REAL life and not some video that’s mostly fake. We started watching this journey and you’ve had to relocate to another state. We’ve watched as you’ve plugged along with life and then working on the videos on the boat build at the same time. Just keeping us up to date on the progress of the boat build and your trials and errors is what makes these videos great. You’re passion and sincerity for what you’re doing with the build is infectious so keep up the good work. Think when I have to replace the carpet in my boat I’ll look into that foam. Keep up the good work brother and can’t wait until the next video is uploaded. No way that I could talk my wife into doing some work like that to my boat., especially by herself, “and film it too”....😂

[@TightlineTV]

Thankyou bro! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@stevenvisca5979]

hello how is the sea deck foam holding up ?

[@GoodkatNW]

This stuff can really dress up a boat, but on our sailboat I've noticed a few things after 1 year. First, it oxidizes like crazy in the sun, and if you use it for seats etc (which we did to replace the original teak), it will leave large dusty patches on clothes and bags. We have one of the wood colors, so it releases a brownish/ashy dust when you touch it. The adhesive it comes with is terrible (lifts easily, even after full cure). We got fed up using different adhesives, and finally used a Corning poly to adhere it (which I'm sure we'll regret later). It's soft and comfortable underfoot, but easily tears. Overall, a great option to quickly improve an area, and best suited for boats stored indoors

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Looks good dude. Good on ya for finding budget friendly solutions for the average guy or gal!!

[@dallasgodfrey3470]

It’s not good stuff. Don’t use

[@weston_burns]

why do u have a church bus

[@TightlineTV]

It’s Brad the builders bus I’m fixing somthing for him

[@joshchilders4382]

They absolutely just rigged up the deck extensions. Almost all boats from that era had that open area in front of the drivers console.

[@TristanPinkham]

Loving this series, dude! Can't wait to see this thing on the water.

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

So one year on, how has the Amazon foam and self adhesive backing held up?

[@lanceaylsworth1363]

Your deck lids and openings were cut for carpet to roll over the edges and fill in the gaps. I think what you have completed looks good. You will need to come up with a way to pad out the lids for them to fit better. Nice job.

[@krose8860]

Awsome job looks great when I redid my carpet on my triton I just used acetone seemed to do the trick only suggestion I have would be to run a string line down the center of the boat and lay your flooring from the center out that way all the lines line up but I dig the color looks awesome love the vids

[@vwmountainman9701]

It just so happens I work at Bass Cat / Yar - Craft Boats. Going on 4 months now. Just moved to the area . I do wiring in the Yar-Craft division. Yes - the carpet & seadeck is NOT meant to come off. Unfortunately - not everyone takes care of their stuff. So it's up to us ( certain group of people) to rebuild the older stuff.

[@TightlineTV]

Tell your work to hook a brother up with some seats 😅😎

[@scottcrumpler4028]

Bass Cat made an extension for the Pantera II model which they called a "flippin' deck". It consisted of 3 panels that were all attached to each other so they wouldn't move and would be stable to stand on. There was a vertical panel to support the rear edge of the center panel (glassed together), then there was the center and starboard flat panels that looked similar to what you have but they were permanently connected to each other with a piano hinge. Each flippin'deck was designed specifically to fit a particular model and when they were in place they were snug, stable, and secure. What you have there wasn't from Bass Cat or may have been something the owner bought that was designed for a different model. Obviously even the correct flippin' deck was designed to be snug with carpeting so I imagine it would rattle a bit without carpet. I'm curious if you're going to experience a lot of rattling with no carpet along the lip of the lids where they sit on the deck. Here you can see how the flippin' deck extension is supposed to look on your model: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIDQlJKOotGYe9k

[@Reub_Outdoors]

You found a real keeper buddy. Any woman that will do that, guard that relationship with your life!

[@gavinkennemer439]

My buddy put the same stuff in his geehnoe and it was really nice for about a month

[@barddzen]

Seadeck (formally made) has rounded edges, obviously cutting the Amazon material gives a straight edge. How is that on the boat flooring between cuts?

[@myparadiseonbantayanisland9030]

Take the deck extensions out

[@bitmor2628]

I picked up a $300 rolling ac unit for my garage and now I can do projects without being slowed down by heat and sweat.

[@jamesniggemeyerfishing3432]

Once you removed the carpet it changed how the compartment layout because lack of the space from the missing carpet. Also there are hinges that go on that one in front of the console if I remember right.

[@windupdevl]

Those are factory deck extensions. When they were wrapped in carpet, the carpet filled up the gaps and they fit together snugly. You might consider just remaking something to fit out of wood and fiberglass, then sell those off. I see people looking for them in the basscat forums all the time since they are no longer made.

[@RussellSorrow]

Or use the EVA foam around the edges to make up the space that would be filled in with carpet.

[@PainterD54]

Let's see, it's 107 degrees? You're wearing a long sleeve shirt and cap, with no fan to keep you cool? I don't get it. WTF?

[@someguydan]

Lol measure twice, cut once. The foam is one of many styles cut with the same machine, they're cut 60" wide that doesn't mean the pattern is 60" wide. 😂

[@Fischertek]

I just went through a similar project on my homebuilt small skiff, using a one color grey EVA foam. This was also from Amazon. I wasn't removing a carpet first , as this deck had a molded anti slip pattern. That required the band grinding work to remove, - right down to the glass laminate. Next of, I used an oil based primer/gelcoat like you did. Not as tough as the original gelcoat, but it seals and it looks fine. Its easy to repair scratches as well. The thing with foam is, that it has a substantial heat expansion in the sun. This is the reason I learned, trying to make seams invisible is a waste of time. Make some purposely separated smaller areas instead. That's much better. That might even help to drain the deck better! Even if the separation width vary a little, it doesn't look bad. If you are worried about the dampening of noise, I don't think that a 1/4 - 1/2 inch stripe of bare deck between the foam areas makes any difference. Unless you are using spiked wadingboots maybe ;-) Yes, the variance in the EVA foam color is visible. I also learned that from buying roll no. 2. Again using separated areas will help make this issue less visible. I'm looking forward to the learn the long term cost/benefits of this material. It is possible to wash and clean with soap and a hard brush. At least that's better than a permanently glued carpet. I have another boat, were the deck carpet is fastened with Velcro. It works, but I don't use that boat so often for other reasons.

[@andrewgilpin961]

Yo I have a 93 pantera 2 lmk if you have questions

[@jeremyfortune7274]

If she was the face of the operation your followers would rise 10 fold over night!

[@misterbulger]

I'm going to cut some styrofoam (we have all this scrap geofoam at work) to cover the bottom of my jon boat then stick some of this on top

[@kevinwimmer4159]

Dam you really got sweet girl friend. Question, is that eva foam, open cell foam or closed cell?

[@elmoocher]

Is it holding up? I’m seeing very mixed reviews on longevity of the generics.

[@bassneckfishing2505]

It’s looking good bro I had that same Eva foam I remove it and replace it with carpet the it was in the sun and it just started coming up A waste of my money

[@TightlineTV]

Dang we’ll see how it goes! Haha

[@michaelomode630]

yeah for the lines to match it could have helped to start in the middle not at the edge, you know like laying tiles?

[@Big.C]

That ine peice with the two cuts ...cut the while slice put and peice in another whole full slice ... job done