I've been toying with the idea of refinishing the deck in a couple years. As such, I'm also considering some other options for the non-skid areas. After reading several articles, I decided to try a product from Plasdeck in Ohio (USA). I made patterns of the two areas at the aft end of the cabin top and sent them to the PlasDeck people. They sent me both pieces, some adhesive, and a link to instructions on their website.
The installation went incredibly smooth and it looks remarkably real. Although I struggled with the decision to put a plastic product on the boat, I eventually realized that the boat is essentially plastic. The non-skid properties and low maintenance of the faux teak is amazing. I haven't yet committed to replacing all of the non-skid areas with PlasDeck, yet. However, when my better half saw it, she immediately said we should put it throughout the deck and cockpit. (Of course, when she says "we" she means me.)
Although I read about several other faux teak products, I can only comment directly about the Plasdeck. I'll get some photos the next time I'm at the boat and post them here.
Jack
Bella - V2620
The installation went incredibly smooth and it looks remarkably real. Although I struggled with the decision to put a plastic product on the boat, I eventually realized that the boat is essentially plastic. The non-skid properties and low maintenance of the faux teak is amazing. I haven't yet committed to replacing all of the non-skid areas with PlasDeck, yet. However, when my better half saw it, she immediately said we should put it throughout the deck and cockpit. (Of course, when she says "we" she means me.)
Although I read about several other faux teak products, I can only comment directly about the Plasdeck. I'll get some photos the next time I'm at the boat and post them here.
Jack
Bella - V2620
I Look forward to seeing the pictures.