Gatorfireman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Anyone with a newer Pathfinder (14,15,16) having issues with the non skid being slick and slippery when wet? If so have you found anything to help this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Never noticed mine being slippery. I even use Woodys-Wax and it's not slippery, but I wear boat shoes with an aggressive sole. What kind of shoes are you wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorfireman Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I don't wear shoes while on the boat for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Well, my best guess is that's the issue (no shoes). If you like Croc's, they make a boat shoe that looks a lot more tame than the original Crocs. Shoes also protect your feet from fish flopping around in the boat. A friend of mine from the F.D. was using his cast net in the boat (no shoes). The first cast was ok, but the deck got wet, the second cast he slipped and broke his shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfactor Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdriftin Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have an older pathy '08, so can't directly answer your question. But i woody wax my deck and never wear shoes. It is slick sometimes if the wax get worn and if i don't rinse well after a new coat (obviously). Love the woody wax for traction and cleanup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorfireman Posted February 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 I've never had an issue on my old pathy or other boats fishing barefoot until i got my new pathfinder. I shouldn't have to wear shoes to stay safe on a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Safety, safety, safety, you know the drill. http://www.crocs.com/p/mens-swiftwater-leather-fisherman-sandal/202111.html?cgid=mens-boat-shoes&cid=23B#start=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Is woody's wax only for the deck or do you use it on the hull also? How long does it last on the deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I think they make a wax/polish for the hull also. I do my non-skid about twice a year. Sure makes clean-up a lot easier at the end of the day. Just follow the directions; clean deck thoroughly, apply Woody's, let dry, rinse with water. Caution, it's very slick while applying. Here you go. http://www.woody-wax.com/products.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I've never had an issue on my old pathy or other boats fishing barefoot until i got my new pathfinder. I shouldn't have to wear shoes to stay safe on a boat. Wait till you get a catfish spline through the center of your big toe I used to wear the plastic Shimano fishing shoes...was out with Capt DonH releasing a big ol cat using a long dehooker, the fish somehow flipped into the boat instead of out and the spline went directly through my shoe top... I have never had such pain....we had to stop fishing for 1/2 hour....we cranks the engine and ran the hot pee stream on my foot for a while then took out a bunch of ice and soaked my foot... the toe turned red, then purple....it finally calmed down and we continued fishing... I now only wear Sebago leather shoes when fishing...I still carry the Shimano's as a back up, but, never full time on the fishing platform... Out with family and cruising, no problem with going barefoot....but, fishing is another issue. Also, CROCS are like death - be careful, they are famous for wearing down and becoming slippery... I nearly crashed and burned with them....never again. Give me laces and leather DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominion Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Transfer some slime from the catfish skin to the wound. It works like an antibacterial/ antibiotic very quickly. The pain is reduced almost immediately and goes away very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Transfer some slime from the catfish skin to the wound. It works like an antibacterial/ antibiotic very quickly. The pain is reduced almost immediately and goes away very quickly. Wow, that's good to know. How did you come up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominion Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Have fished out of Cedar Key for over 50 years. We have a lot of catfish. Probably from my father.... Done it so many times, just know it works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorfireman Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have seen catfish spline go through top and bottom of leather boat shoes. Not going to save you every time. Im not looking for shoes on this thread, Im looking to solve my slick non skid issues. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have seen catfish spline go through top and bottom of leather boat shoes. Not going to save you every time. Im not looking for shoes on this thread, Im looking to solve my slick non skid issues. Thanks Do you see any kind of discoloration or cloudy gelcoat on your deck? In some cases the mold release wax builds up in the mold and transfers onto the part which can cause the nonskid to be a bit slick. I suggest you take a few pictures of your deck both dry and wet and email them here to Ray Ayres at rayres@maverickboatgroup.com. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorfireman Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks for the info Skip. I will get some pics as soon as I can. If that is the issue how is it fixed? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Worn out crocs with a little wetness on the sole is slicker than ice skates on ice in a concrete garage floor. I have a partially torn acl from that near death experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainsman5 Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 New shoes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostman Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Worn out crocs with a little wetness on the sole is slicker than ice skates on ice in a concrete garage floor. I have a partially torn acl from that near death experience Yup......I love crocs out of the box. but toss them the second they get worn. busted my *** on garage floor once while wearing worn out crocs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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