I did my cockpit with Kiwi grip about 5 years ago and am still very happy with the results. I only needed a liter and my wife and I had an easy time applying it. About $50 at Defender. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Jan 25, 2021, at 10:50 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Hey Tom, > Do you remember how many gallons of Kiwi Grip were used on your 35 and what > they cost? > > Thanks, > Chuck S >> On 01/25/2021 10:44 PM Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> We used Kiwi grip on our 35 MK 1. Once the masking was done it went on >> easily. I can’t say how long it held up since we got 5 footitis and got >> Alera within a year or two. >> >> Tom Buscaglia >> S/V Alera >> 1990 C&C 37+/40 >> Vashon WA >> P 206.463.9200 >> C 305.409.3660 >> >> >>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:40 PM, cenelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Any thoughts about Kiwi grip?. >>> >>> Relatively cheap, easily applied and tinted by DIYers and it holds up well. >>> >>> >>> Sent from the all new Aol app for iOS >>> <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661> >>> >>> On Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:31 PM, Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> I bought the same stuff off Amazon a few years ago that George referenced >>> above. It was such a nice change and from a grip, comfort, and cooling >>> standpoint. I will say that the grey layer on top is thin and became >>> unbonded to the black substrate below, eventually falling off completely. >>> This may have been from sun/rain exposure over the two years. The black >>> substrate makes up the bulk of the thickness and is the EVA foam I believe. >>> While it is still comfortable and slip resistant, the aesthetics are not >>> ideal. I rubbed off what grey was left and now the aesthetic is a uniform >>> black. >>> I have considered re-applying with a solid color grey or similar and not >>> the faux weathered teak. I can not justify at this time the Raptor Deck >>> expense, but would say that it is a superior product. >>> I do think this budget material would work great down below and would have >>> many benefits. The only caveat being that dust and grit obviously will seek >>> the low point in the profile and so you will probably need a dustbuster >>> handy in lieu of the standard dust pan. >>> KD >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 1:37 PM George Cone via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >>> Bruno, >>> >>> >>> >>> I offer this as a thought, I purchased some of this material as a test, >>> planning to remove it and buy the real expensive stuff, because I was >>> concerned how it would hold up under the stress of my dog. An active >>> retriever. I was amazed how good it has worked and in-fact bought some more >>> to finish the job. >>> >>> >>> >>> Take a look on amazon -- CHURERSHINING EVA Teak Decking Sheet for Boat >>> Yacht Marine Floor Carpet Non-Slip and Self-Adhesive Bevel Edge 94.5"x35.4" >>> <https://www.amazon.com/CHURERSHINING-Decking-Marine-Flooring-Adhesive/dp/B07P62SWB4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=boat+deck+covering&qid=1611610224&sr=8-2> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> George Cone >>> >>> C&C 40 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Bruno Lachance via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> >>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 4:26 PM >>> To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> >>> Cc: Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com >>> <mailto:bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com>> >>> Subject: Stus-List Seadeck / Raptor deck eva foam for cockpit >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> >>> >>> The cockpit antiskip is long overdue on our 1987 33-2 and even with really >>> good deck shoes it is now just unsafe. Our plan is to cover the cockpit >>> sole, benches and bridgedeck with 5 mm light grey. The templates are made >>> and both companies (Seadeck and Raptor) do custom work. You send theme the >>> templates and they send you a quote. But before i send them my precious >>> templates, I would like to have a ballpark estimate, anybody on the list >>> that have done the same and could give me a rough estimate. It could be >>> from a C&C 29 to a let's say 37. >>> >>> >>> >>> I have sailed on boats where the cockpit sole was covered with Raptor deck >>> as antiskid. I loved the feel of it and the grip is really good and more >>> comfy. I would prefer this to paint. >>> >>> >>> >>> I know i could also buy a sheet of the same stuff and cut it myself, but i >>> want it to look professional if the price is not outrageous. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> >>> >>> Bruno Lachance >>> >>> Bécassin, C&C 33-2 >>> >>> New-Richmond, Qc >>> >>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >>> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> Thanks - Stu >>> >>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >>> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray>Thanks - Stu >>> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >>> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >>> Stu >> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
