KiwiGrip Non-Skid Deck Coating

[Rob19574]

I am thinking about coating some of the non-skid areas around my cockpit on my '78 Catalina 30 with KiwiGrip Non-Skid. I am planning on perhaps the nonskid around the cockpit, the seating areas (that will be covered with cushions) and perhaps the non-skid on the sliding hatch. Has anyone used Kiwigrip and if so, how does it hold up and can you tell me anything about the application? I read an artcle in Sail last month about it and it looks rather nice and simple to apply.

Thanks - Rob

 

[Capn Dave]

Ahoy Rob

A little over a year ago I did a comparison of different nonskid coatings. The Kiwi-Grip is holding up as well as anything. Here is the link to my original findings. I am, in no way connected to Kiwi Grip. I was just trying to find out what was working and the easiest to apply. Here ya go http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/34730-kiwigrip-photos-last.html Scroll down to my reply its about 7 posts down

Hope this info helps

Fair Winds

Dave

 

[Ed Schenck]

Used Interdeck.

Interlux Interdeck is a really good option I think. I first did the anchor locker lid to see how it held up through a Lake Erie winter. I decided I liked the result and finished the decks with it. It is so "non-aggressive" that you might think it is not non-skid. But bare feet and deck shoes hold well, wet or dry. If someone found that it is not hiding flaws maybe they are thinning it. It will show major gouges I suppose. Here are a couple of long range pictures and the only closeup that I could find. The closeup is in a heavily trafficed area after three winters and includes the trip from Ohio to Florida. And I find that it does not collect dirt like some others that I have used. My mop and hose routine makes it shine.

 

[sailingdog]

I like interdeck too... Used it when I built my bridgedeck.

 

[Joe]

Kiwi Grip

I think that kiwi-grip looks pretty good. Plus it's super easy to apply. I plan to use it on my boat in the near future.

Check out the Kiwi Grip distributor's site: http://www.pachena.com/KiwiGrip_Great.asp

Or watch this piece on YOUTube that shows some normal guys making the application.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB9QoHeUHTY

Good news is that the Sailboatowner's store is carrying this product now.
http://shop.catalinaowners.com/detail.htm?fno=20&group=1292

 

[Rob19574]

Thanks guys for the information!

- Rob

 

[tsmwebb]

I've used it with good results. It is wonderfully easy to apply, it doesn't smell horrid and clean-up is easy.

--Tom.