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Old 08-07-2008, 06:39 PM   #11
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Default RE: Just finished the Sea Dek pads

I like how you did the front deck Kanaka. It looks nice. I think I will eventually put some on my front deck and maybe down the sides.

I know what you mean about keeping it clean too.
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:41 PM   #12
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Default RE: Just finished the Sea Dek pads

SharkSlayer, Just make sure you have a bunch of fresh blades (I uesd a razor knife) and change out every 5th cut or so and you'll be happy with the results. I've found out that the EVA foam really dulls out the blade and the cuts start getting ragged on the edges.

I also used a metal shot glass to do the corners, keeps your fingers away from the blade!!!!



Good luck on the next batch! I've upgraded to a 18' boat and couldn't justify the coast of SeaDek for it, went and bought Crocs on sale.......



Not trying to hijack your thread, it's just that it's expensive stuff and I'd hate for others to find out the hard way like I did. My hands STILL get sweaty when I get ready to cut the stuff.



Heres some pics of how I figured out how to keep the cuts straight. I've heard that the pros use a router, I don't have the gnads to try that, YET.







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