Wanaflatsfish Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Looking at longer term project, but, thought I"d get some opinions and ideas from peanut gallery of experts Seriously, lots of good experience on the forum: 1.) The boat - 17T Pathfinder 1998 - Hull Structure Very good Now, what to do? A.) Re-Gelcoat the entire boat - have a pro like Bob at Inshore Marine shoot it and make it look like new? If so, how much ? What could i do to lower costs of prep, etc.? Has anyone done this on a small skiff? Pros - cons? B.) Paint entire boat - Hull, deck, etc. Pros - cons? How Much? What type of Paint? How much do you need? what is the process? etc. Level of difficulty? How long? C.) Seadeck entire non-skid? Pros-cons? How much? I know Bob at Inshore can do this one as well.. Would like some ideas....pricing ( you can send me private message or to my email if you want to be private : dino.cardelli@gmail.com), Pics of in progress? finished products? Thanks...and looking forward to a nice ideas thread. DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InshoreMarSpec Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Dino, I will send you some pics later tonight of a few boats re gel coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Thanks Bob.... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenC Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1458678949-Deck.JPG[/image] Dino, my 17T has SeaDek everywhere you can put either your foot or your backside, and I absolutely love it. I'm usually shoeless in the boat (bare feet know when you're standing on your fly line) - - and my feet aren't sore at the end of the day. Our man Bob can tell you more about it, b/c he installed it for me. [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1458678722-Seat_Box.JPG[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 If you want quick and easy then go with the SeaDek. Probably would run between 1-1.5k according how fancy you go with it. You can lay it out yourself or they may have a template of your 17t in the computer. Either way it is very simple to install. I've done it on both my Pathy's. Very good on your feet, back, and knees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Not telling you anything that you don't already know but: In terms of longevity, 1) Gel coat 2) Paint 3) SeaDek It's your check book and your the only one who can really answer the question of how much your ready to spend now or later, if you get my drift on that statement. Personally, If I had the funds I would pay the extra now and go with whatever would give me the best bang for my buck in the long run and from a resale point of view. You may want to sell it in a few years, so you have to ask your self again about the pro's and con's of paint. Some wouldn't care while other's will run away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InshoreMarSpec Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Riptides is right on key. Gel is the way to go, but more money to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InshoreMarSpec Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I miss that boat Len. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Style Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 my vote for Sea Dek, just dropped the 21 off at Tyler's to get covered up! I had it on my last boat. My wife said the 4 musts on any flats boat we own 1-sea dek 2-power pole 3-I-pilot 4-JL sound system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I have never had to paint or re-gel coat a boat but if they use paint on million$ sportfishing boats it can not be too bad. I did have a complete SeaDek on my last boat. It was great for that application. It added traction to the ice skating deck and good for the bare feet. Current boat does not have it and I do not plan on putting any on. The deck has plenty of grip and besides the funky tan lines I do not mind wearing shoes for comfort on the feet. I know many love SeaDek but I think it boils down to how you plan to use the boat and what you are looking to accomplish with the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenC Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I miss that boat Len. Bob, I could not have found anything more perfectly matched to how and where I fish. I was lucky to buy it from you. Fishing on this side has generally been lousy this year, but I'd love to take you out around here whenever the opportunity comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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