Valuable video, didn't know if this stuff ever came up, now I do. The people that are trash talking you because you don't like the product owe you a thanks, because they are more likely to buy now BECAUSE they know now that they can go back if they want to, which is exactly why I am going to buy now. I had trepidation because I love my boat, but if I want to remove that stuff later or go back to normal I can, so now I'm not worried about putting it on. I personally got a pretty decent boo-boo when I slipped in my boat last summer, its a safety issue for me, so, I have to have it. But, I love knowing that it's not truly permanent. So, THANKS!
Thank you! That’s a really great point people may not realize that you can pull the stuff up successfully. By the way I do believe if it’s installed correctly it will stick it’s just so many don’t seem to be installed correctly. Anyway thanks a lot for the comment I appreciate it and good luck!! Stuff is very nice to walk on and very grippy. I have actually added it back in a few areas to provide some cushion or cover some scratches!
I just ordered aqua marine deck for the front and rear only. I did because my boat is ceramic and slick. So I don’t want to fall on my ass. I’m not to happy with any of the companies. They’re flaky, not very helpful and or show any care to making your order right. Really upset actually. I’ve waited months for all of them and they only send bits and pieces of what they have and can’t even send a proof. I hope mine turns out well and is prepped well. Our boat is used in the AZ heat so now I’m scared :/
@@RaceMentally good luck. At least you can remove it if it is a complete disaster. In the chance that it sticks it’s fantastic. Very grippy and a dream to walk on.
Thank you, I have a 24 foot SeaRay and going through the ordering process with SeaDek with the dry fit because I really wanted it for the swim deck, when you put your ski's or wakeboard on, they won't get scratched up, however, I do live in North Carolina not as hot, great video
I would use a scotch bright pad on those motor lift coverings. Super simple and very effective. Off topic but just noticed your coverings look like mine did when I bought my house. Great video on topic and great info to know.
I'm curious as to know how easy the panels were to remove? I have large panel im replacing in my boat and want to salvage the piece coming out as much as possible. And thanks to your video i know how to remove the glue and prep for the new piece!
Sounds good, I will have someone try this process on my boat next week, if possible, since I do not want to do this job myself. Biggest mistake I ever made with, boat improvements, was putting this on, and it is on from bow to stern. Second time to have it removed, and that will be the last time. Even though, I liked the look of it when I had it installed, but coming off 2 times in 5 years, I am not having it done again. They never told me anything about smoothing out the non-skid, seems that would be a very bad idea??? JT
Mineral spirits is the key! I used the suggested method by laying paper shop towel material down and soaking it with mineral spirits and placing large plastic trash bags filled with water over the top. I got busy and left it overnight and that worked out to be ideal l. It peeled off like butter.
Thanks, I was on the fence on weather to have this installed on my brand new key west. I also live in fl, the heat here is extreme. I think for now I’ll just put some at the helm station and be done with it.
I do have a video of putting it down at just the helm and also a few other key areas. I can’t remember what playlist it’s under probably boat Projects. Anyway I’ve had really good luck with the areas that are not getting baked by the sun every day. Good luck!!
Nice clean up and great looking boat. I like the white better too over the grey. When we were thinking of it for our boat we were told we had to polish/smooth out the non skid or it would peel. I wonder if the nonskid was what led to a lot of the peeling you're seeing so quick?
For sure the non skid did contribute. If you grind/sand down the texture to smooth, clean with acetone to bone dry and apply the product it’ll likely last for decades. Thanks for the comment!
To everyone who owns a GRP boat with non-skid top. Do not, ever, put anything on it. No teak, no kiwi-grip, no foam. Leave it as it is, it's perfect in itself and all the other crap, you will regret later. That's just my 2 cents, having owned boats for 30 years. Great video btw.
BobbyG: Thanks for the video. I have Sea Deck peeling on my new to me 2018 Monterey 355 SY on the swim platform. I'm in San Diego. Question: Did you Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner. I know Paint Thinner is less refined than Mineral Spirits. Your video at 4:02 shows Paint Thinner. I just want to ensure I have the correct products. Please let me know.
It was mineral spirits. Sorry about that a couple other people have commented that I said paint thinner the reason why is because I use mineral spirits exclusively as paint thinner.
Sea deck looks pretty, but it is a nightmare in the future. It definitely will not hold up over time when all the elements are thrown at it (salt, dirt, grime, heat, wear and tear). Buy a nice deck brush and soap!
Seadek sucks great video man i honestly never had an issue with mine except for staining they love to rave about how it doesnt stain but in my experience im a fishermen and if i leave a hook on the deck and it rusts instant stain and doesnt come out plus the feeling on your feet gets old after a while i much prefer non skid on my feet than foamy crap
I found that putting it in key places like under your feet at the helm or in place of a cooler hold down seems to work well it’s the areas that are exposed to direct sunlight that peel up in my experience. I always want to stress some people love this product and it never gives them a problem thanks for the comment I’m with you I would never put it on my boat everywhere.
Been using Sea Dek for 8 years now. Live in Naples. Can't imagine it could be any hotter anywhere else in Florida. I have NEVER had a problem with my Sea Dek peeling. EVER. You keep saying you don't want to trash their product, but you do. It is a fantastic product, IF you are smart enough to actually follow the instruction..........
This was installed by the manufacturer and I hate to bad mouth any product, but my experience was awful. Additionally seadek told me too bad- out of waranty. Only 2 years old. You’d feel differently I’m sure if this was your boat. Not sure you have to be very smart to install it either lol. Clearly if applied correctly there’s a better chance of it adhering. Glad yours is working out. I’d never get the stuff on a boat again. I do use it in the bottom of lockers and really like it. Thanks for the comment.
@@Murfdigidy some people love it and I totally respect that. It is nice stuff. I really wish I was one of the people that have never experienced a problem! My dogs have a hard time on the deck with their nails and sea deck would totally fix that. I’d never put it back lol but I guess when it works it works.
Thanks for the comment. I have put it in no foot traffic places like under the cooler well, in hatches also. In the glove box. But out in the sun over non skid deck, never again!
Well ur video supposed to show how easy. Most people buy seadek only see about how good it is. My boat has non-skid flow coat floor with carpet on top. Seadek surely won't stick well with the little high and lows. My boat is covered so seadek will last. But unless it'll last until I die. Is not good enough. Even if it last 10 years. By that time u are older, fatter, less healthy, life is busier with family work. I cant see myself doing that, not to swim platform but the entire deck. Or pay someone to do it maybe depends on if money comes easy. But clip in carpet is good enough for me, keep clean but sometimes fish guts is unavoidable. Fish gut hose down okay on carpet. Twice a year lift up carpet and pressure wash under. Too easy. When carpet do brake the old carpet is template. Already 5 years and like new.
There were also bilge diapers draped down the transom. Mostly to protect the hull, but still absorbed to oil base products. Anyway, good call out. I really should have included the precautions in the video. I really didn’t even think of it.
The oil based chemicals were kept within the paper towels. The cleaning solutions are within reasonable limits. Every effort was made to minimize any impact to the environment. I live here. The last thing I want to do is kill the marine life under my dock.
That has nothing to do with the SeaDek product, and everything to do with a poor installation. There are thousands of boats with it in Florida with no problem.
The product actually separated from the adhesive in many areas therefore it is actually a problem with the product. Maybe they have fixed this I have no idea. I agree it was not put down correctly and I also agree there are boats with no problems.
@@bobbygfl That still does not indicate an issue with the product. If the surface was not properly prepared, the adhesive will break down, causing it to separate from both the boat deck and the flooring material itself. The adhesive is absorbent, and will pull up any chemicals/oils on the boat deck and cause it to break down on both sides.
I don’t think you’re understanding what I’m saying. The adhesive layer sticks to the deck. The sea deck comes up and it is completely dry. Not sticky. All of the adhesive is still sticking to the deck. The product separated from the adhesive. The deck was properly prepped in this case and the adhesive did not stick properly to the back of the foam product. I understand that there are people that have had this for many many years with no problem, however, this was my experience.
Thanks for contaminating the water, you have no idea of how much sea life you killed making your boat look good in the wrong spot. You could take the boat out of the water and do it the right way, no excuses.
Thanks for the comment. I did take precaution with toilet absorbing pads in the water and down the back of the boat although I did not feature it in the video. Clearly should have. Thanks for the call out.
"you have no idea of how much sea life you killed making your boat look good"... Do you have any idea how much sea life he killed? Please tell us how much, maybe by pounds or by individual animal? Either will suffice. I'm interested since you sound like you know the answer.
Valuable video, didn't know if this stuff ever came up, now I do. The people that are trash talking you because you don't like the product owe you a thanks, because they are more likely to buy now BECAUSE they know now that they can go back if they want to, which is exactly why I am going to buy now. I had trepidation because I love my boat, but if I want to remove that stuff later or go back to normal I can, so now I'm not worried about putting it on. I personally got a pretty decent boo-boo when I slipped in my boat last summer, its a safety issue for me, so, I have to have it. But, I love knowing that it's not truly permanent. So, THANKS!
Thank you! That’s a really great point people may not realize that you can pull the stuff up successfully. By the way I do believe if it’s installed correctly it will stick it’s just so many don’t seem to be installed correctly. Anyway thanks a lot for the comment I appreciate it and good luck!! Stuff is very nice to walk on and very grippy. I have actually added it back in a few areas to provide some cushion or cover some scratches!
I just ordered aqua marine deck for the front and rear only. I did because my boat is ceramic and slick. So I don’t want to fall on my ass. I’m not to happy with any of the companies. They’re flaky, not very helpful and or show any care to making your order right. Really upset actually. I’ve waited months for all of them and they only send bits and pieces of what they have and can’t even send a proof. I hope mine turns out well and is prepped well. Our boat is used in the AZ heat so now I’m scared :/
@@RaceMentally good luck. At least you can remove it if it is a complete disaster. In the chance that it sticks it’s fantastic. Very grippy and a dream to walk on.
Thank you, I have a 24 foot SeaRay and going through the ordering process with SeaDek with the dry fit because I really wanted it for the swim deck, when you put your ski's or wakeboard on, they won't get scratched up, however, I do live in North Carolina not as hot, great video
Glad I could help! I really think it’s a Florida problem
I would use a scotch bright pad on those motor lift coverings. Super simple and very effective. Off topic but just noticed your coverings look like mine did when I bought my house. Great video on topic and great info to know.
Thank you! Great tip. We ended up replacing the lift with the type with no covers.
I'm curious as to know how easy the panels were to remove? I have large panel im replacing in my boat and want to salvage the piece coming out as much as possible. And thanks to your video i know how to remove the glue and prep for the new piece!
In my case they just pealed up leaving the sticky mess behind. But if it’s anything like mine, they pulled up easily.
Sounds good, I will have someone try this process on my boat next week, if possible, since I do not want to do this job myself. Biggest mistake I ever made with, boat improvements, was putting this on, and it is on from bow to stern. Second time to have it removed, and that will be the last time.
Even though, I liked the look of it when I had it installed, but coming off 2 times in 5 years, I am not having it done again. They never told me anything about smoothing out the non-skid, seems that would be a very bad idea???
JT
Agreed. I love the look and feel but it just dies not stick. And for the money you could get some very high quality snap in carpet.
Mineral spirits is the key! I used the suggested method by laying paper shop towel material down and soaking it with mineral spirits and placing large plastic trash bags filled with water over the top. I got busy and left it overnight and that worked out to be ideal l. It peeled off like butter.
Good deal! Thanks for the comment
Thanks, I was on the fence on weather to have this installed on my brand new key west. I also live in fl, the heat here is extreme. I think for now I’ll just put some at the helm station and be done with it.
I do have a video of putting it down at just the helm and also a few other key areas. I can’t remember what playlist it’s under probably boat Projects. Anyway I’ve had really good luck with the areas that are not getting baked by the sun every day. Good luck!!
Thank you for the tip. Helped me remove my old seadek.
Thanks!
Maybe the most underrated video on TH-cam 😂
Haha. Thanks.
Nice clean up and great looking boat. I like the white better too over the grey. When we were thinking of it for our boat we were told we had to polish/smooth out the non skid or it would peel. I wonder if the nonskid was what led to a lot of the peeling you're seeing so quick?
For sure the non skid did contribute. If you grind/sand down the texture to smooth, clean with acetone to bone dry and apply the product it’ll likely last for decades. Thanks for the comment!
Super helpful, I removed and cleaned my entire swim platform using this approach.
so satisfying right! thanks for the comment.
To everyone who owns a GRP boat with non-skid top. Do not, ever, put anything on it. No teak, no kiwi-grip, no foam. Leave it as it is, it's perfect in itself and all the other crap, you will regret later.
That's just my 2 cents, having owned boats for 30 years.
Great video btw.
Thanks!
BobbyG: Thanks for the video. I have Sea Deck peeling on my new to me 2018 Monterey 355 SY on the swim platform. I'm in San Diego. Question: Did you Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner. I know Paint Thinner is less refined than Mineral Spirits. Your video at 4:02 shows Paint Thinner. I just want to ensure I have the correct products. Please let me know.
It was mineral spirits. Sorry about that a couple other people have commented that I said paint thinner the reason why is because I use mineral spirits exclusively as paint thinner.
Sticks just fine, shouldve just replaced the piece coming up. Nice to see you doing that in the water, very environmentally friendly
Thanks for the tips!
My husband made the mistake of getting this product in his boat. It’s horrible! It’s peeling up and it’s ugly and embarrassing.
I wish i would have seen this video a couple of weeks ago. i just bought 2400 dollars worth of sea deck for my boat. wonder if i can send it back? lol
Lol. You’ll get some time out of it.
Sea deck looks pretty, but it is a nightmare in the future. It definitely will not hold up over time when all the elements are thrown at it (salt, dirt, grime, heat, wear and tear). Buy a nice deck brush and soap!
Totally agree.
Seadek sucks great video man i honestly never had an issue with mine except for staining they love to rave about how it doesnt stain but in my experience im a fishermen and if i leave a hook on the deck and it rusts instant stain and doesnt come out plus the feeling on your feet gets old after a while i much prefer non skid on my feet than foamy crap
I do totally get that some people love it but I’m with you. Thanks for the comment
Hello what is the white layer you use as sponge to keep the spirit ?
Paper towels.
Awesome video, thank you.
Thank you!
You convinced me not to spend the $$ on glued flooring. THANKS!
I found that putting it in key places like under your feet at the helm or in place of a cooler hold down seems to work well it’s the areas that are exposed to direct sunlight that peel up in my experience. I always want to stress some people love this product and it never gives them a problem thanks for the comment I’m with you I would never put it on my boat everywhere.
I would try safefloor. It has a lifetime warranty and does not peel off.
Thanks. For me the nonskid gel coat is good enough
Could you tell me what product I need to remove the mat? I'm from Korea.
mineral spirits
Looks awesome, ,you should try a product called PMC mold cleaner,,stuff works great
Thanks I’ll check that out.
Mineral Spirits is a good way to poison the water!!
Agreed!
I guess you never pissed in the water
What is the liquid sprayed on paper towels?
mineral spirits
@@bobbygfl THANK YOU!!
I have the exact same boat and the exact same problem
Remove it. It’ll just keep happening.
Been using Sea Dek for 8 years now. Live in Naples. Can't imagine it could be any hotter anywhere else in Florida. I have NEVER had a problem with my Sea Dek peeling. EVER. You keep saying you don't want to trash their product, but you do. It is a fantastic product, IF you are smart enough to actually follow the instruction..........
This was installed by the manufacturer and I hate to bad mouth any product, but my experience was awful. Additionally seadek told me too bad- out of waranty. Only 2 years old. You’d feel differently I’m sure if this was your boat. Not sure you have to be very smart to install it either lol. Clearly if applied correctly there’s a better chance of it adhering. Glad yours is working out. I’d never get the stuff on a boat again. I do use it in the bottom of lockers and really like it. Thanks for the comment.
@@bobbygfl lol sounds like Pat works for Sea Dek
@@Murfdigidy some people love it and I totally respect that. It is nice stuff. I really wish I was one of the people that have never experienced a problem! My dogs have a hard time on the deck with their nails and sea deck would totally fix that. I’d never put it back lol but I guess when it works it works.
I’ve replace mines 3xs sun shrinks is what I keep getting told! Won’t never use seadek again!!
Me too. Love the look, never experienced it hold up on textured decking.
The stuff is junk in the standing sun, looks up light amplification.. I spent $3700 to have my boat done only to pull it off a month later.
@@garryaksel sorry to hear that.
I would never do another boat with sea dek. It's difficult to clean, stains easily, and all the neighborhood cats love to jump in and scratch it up.
Ha. Reason number 940. Cats will scratch it!
Ours is cracked and split!
Get rid of it. It’s not that hard, just time consuming.
You just convinced me not to sea dek my boat
Some people love it and some applications last. Just not in my experience. Thanks for the comment.
Don't listen this. Get a heat gun. I'd hoped he knew something.
Lol. Good luck. Thanks for the comment.
After this video. I'm sure I'm not getting seadek
Thanks for the comment. I have put it in no foot traffic places like under the cooler well, in hatches also. In the glove box. But out in the sun over non skid deck, never again!
Well ur video supposed to show how easy. Most people buy seadek only see about how good it is. My boat has non-skid flow coat floor with carpet on top. Seadek surely won't stick well with the little high and lows. My boat is covered so seadek will last. But unless it'll last until I die. Is not good enough. Even if it last 10 years. By that time u are older, fatter, less healthy, life is busier with family work. I cant see myself doing that, not to swim platform but the entire deck. Or pay someone to do it maybe depends on if money comes easy. But clip in carpet is good enough for me, keep clean but sometimes fish guts is unavoidable. Fish gut hose down okay on carpet. Twice a year lift up carpet and pressure wash under. Too easy. When carpet do brake the old carpet is template. Already 5 years and like new.
@@vproduction soundscape a great plan! Totally agree.
Spraying the adhesive with chemicals directly into the ocean. Cool dad.. -_-
Thanks for the call out. I did take steps to absorb it.
🤪
Why would you wash all the shit into the waterway????
There were bilge diapers in the water soaking all of it up.
There were also bilge diapers draped down the transom. Mostly to protect the hull, but still absorbed to oil base products. Anyway, good call out. I really should have included the precautions in the video. I really didn’t even think of it.
@@bobbygfl😂 right
@myfwc
Thanks for the comment.
Why did you do this in the water????????? All those chemicals were washed into the water, come on!
The oil based chemicals were kept within the paper towels. The cleaning solutions are within reasonable limits. Every effort was made to minimize any impact to the environment. I live here. The last thing I want to do is kill the marine life under my dock.
@@bobbygflBS there’s oil in the water in your video, come on just own it. Dry dock your boat when doing this shit.
That has nothing to do with the SeaDek product, and everything to do with a poor installation. There are thousands of boats with it in Florida with no problem.
The product actually separated from the adhesive in many areas therefore it is actually a problem with the product. Maybe they have fixed this I have no idea. I agree it was not put down correctly and I also agree there are boats with no problems.
@@bobbygfl That still does not indicate an issue with the product. If the surface was not properly prepared, the adhesive will break down, causing it to separate from both the boat deck and the flooring material itself. The adhesive is absorbent, and will pull up any chemicals/oils on the boat deck and cause it to break down on both sides.
I don’t think you’re understanding what I’m saying. The adhesive layer sticks to the deck. The sea deck comes up and it is completely dry. Not sticky. All of the adhesive is still sticking to the deck. The product separated from the adhesive. The deck was properly prepped in this case and the adhesive did not stick properly to the back of the foam product. I understand that there are people that have had this for many many years with no problem, however, this was my experience.
Thanks for contaminating the water, you have no idea of how much sea life you killed making your boat look good in the wrong spot. You could take the boat out of the water and do it the right way, no excuses.
Thanks for the comment. I did take precaution with toilet absorbing pads in the water and down the back of the boat although I did not feature it in the video. Clearly should have. Thanks for the call out.
"you have no idea of how much sea life you killed making your boat look good"... Do you have any idea how much sea life he killed? Please tell us how much, maybe by pounds or by individual animal? Either will suffice. I'm interested since you sound like you know the answer.
People like you wear me out. You have no idea if this harmed anything.
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the comment.
It can come up because of light refraction from the sides.
Seems to come up for any reason…
@@bobbygfl There are plenty that stay down for years and years. Must be something going on...install or
Agreed. There are plenty of cases where it stays down.