228 SeaDek

Ky Grady

GreatGrady Captain
Staff member
Joined
Mar 1, 2006
Messages
2,918
Reaction score
1,272
Points
113
Location
Berea, KY/Cross, SC
Model
Seafarer
Nice! Do you have one of those weighted rollers?
Yep,,, weighs about 230# :cool:

Just firm pressure working from inside out and make sure the edges are sealed good. Scored the paper backing in the middle and peeled back both sides and applied firm pressure working outward. Wiped surface down with acetone before installation.
 

blindmullet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 19, 2015
Messages
449
Reaction score
106
Points
43
Location
Florida
Model
Explorer
Yep,,, weighs about 230# :cool:

Just firm pressure working from inside out and make sure the edges are sealed good. Scored the paper backing in the middle and peeled back both sides and applied firm pressure working outward. Wiped surface down with acetone before installation.
That pressure sensitive adhesive is some odd stuff. On your large sections try to rig something to apply even pressure. They miscut one of my pieces and they installed it while I waited for the replacement. They didn't use the roller on that piece and it was very easy to remove.
 

blindmullet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 19, 2015
Messages
449
Reaction score
106
Points
43
Location
Florida
Model
Explorer
One of the guys I work with bought a roller. I'm borrowing it for the bigger pieces.
If you get an air bubble the installers just hit it will a razor knife. The adhesive seals it and you can't spot it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Ky Grady

Ky Grady

GreatGrady Captain
Staff member
Joined
Mar 1, 2006
Messages
2,918
Reaction score
1,272
Points
113
Location
Berea, KY/Cross, SC
Model
Seafarer
Well, this will be nice. Not stuck down yet, just first time I've been able to place the pieces on the boat.

20220522_170548.jpg20220522_170604.jpg20220522_170729.jpg20220522_170758.jpg20220522_171215.jpg


And with the new cabin cushions,,, very happy with the outcome.

20220522_171405.jpg
 

nuclear

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 15, 2020
Messages
219
Reaction score
81
Points
28
Model
Seafarer
My question is....what the hell were you doing up at 5:04 on Sunday morning?
I can't speak for Ky, but sadly I am up at this time everyday, weekend or not. I inherited this annoying trait from my father.
 

Ryhlick

GreatGrady Captain
Joined
Jul 15, 2016
Messages
197
Reaction score
64
Points
28
Looks good, now for the rest of the boat :)
 

blindmullet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 19, 2015
Messages
449
Reaction score
106
Points
43
Location
Florida
Model
Explorer
Looks good -- keep a towel handy for boarding the boat from the stern when on the trailer.