Seadek?
 

Does anyone know a local Seadek rep that already has templates for the 312 fastech swim platform?

Is it different than a 353? Formula ships 353 with it.

Good question ill contact Scott and see if he knows. If not i'll measure Chris's, his boat sits right next to mine.

Let me know what he says, I'm interested in it too. Wondering what they charge.

I've sent Scott and Seadek both emails, I will let you know what I hear back

Call up Seadek. I know before Seadek got big, if they did not have a template for it, they would ask you if you wanted to make one for them for a discount on your order. My buddy did that 3 years ago when he outfitted his wakeboat in it. The will send you a kit to make a template from and then you just send it back to them.

If I don't hear back from them before i leave work ill give them a call. thanks

Robert,

Call LJ Smith at Fidelis Marine Service...he did my flooring with Marine Mat (snaps so I can remove and clean) - 443-822-6400

Chris

Sweet will do, ill do that on the way to the marina today. thanks buddy

353 Swim platform
 

I contacted Seadek last week about a pattern for a 353 swim platform. The reply was "we do not have a pattern for that model. We can sell you a $35 do-it yourself pattern kit."

I don't know where the video image came from. I must have touched something I was not supposed to.

Is the material being used on Factory 353's not Seadek? Looks like it.

I got the same story when I called last week as well. I measured my swim platform and a 353 and they are the same size.

I would definitely say that it is Seadek, i've seen a few of them that have them, thats why i was hoping they would have the templates ready to sell.

seadeck
 

Be sure to read ALL the fine print in the warranty.!!! All the fine print. Our 400SS is in Florida and most of the "possible" non covered things have occurred. Mostly to the overheat clause, Sunlight clause ect ect. The guys at the Florida dealer/installer are great. I'm not sure the product is suitable for my cockpit-salon. It has shrunk and lost its pattern. I could have bought 4 carpet kits for what the Sea Deck costs. I think maby the button down flooring would have been a better choice.

Formula uses PlasDeck as their supplier. They should have the patterns.
https://www.plasdeck.com/

lots of people complaining about sea deck on the hull truth. Not good in sun, or excessively wet conditions. Sounds like a great product for boats....

I have used the SeaDek product and created a custom template for the swim platform on my 2013 310br. It was great for the first two years and within the last 30 days, I had 2 of the 6 panels come up. SeaDek stated the non skid may be too aggressive, that the area was not preped correctly, and there is no way to reattach the pieces. That is very disheartening and I will unfortunately be removing all of the pieces. They merely stated I could buy new pieces to replace what came up.

Not the best product for the money. I would stay away.

Wow - hadn't heard these stories before. We have been considering SeaDeck for our Fountain. Maybe I need to research a bit more!

I saw a button down non carpet floor on a few boats at the Miami Boat show. Looked like a great product. If my sea deck continues to deteriorate I will pull it up and throw it in the trash! I will be on the hunt for the next best thing. 4K in the trash.....nice

Brian, I am curious, what does it cost for the material to do a platform? I was thinking of doing my VR 1 but having second thoughts.

Padraig

Well that's not great news, I just installed it on our swim platform this spring. All is well so far, hopefully it stays that way. Not something I want to do every couple years.

I was also looking into the Seadek and was wondering about sticking them to the swim platform. I called them and they said I needed to chew it up with a scotchbright pad, or sand it to get good adhesion over the build in texture of the platform. I decided to hold off on doing anything due to the fact that I did not want to wreck the gelgoat, or risk the pads coming off. On top of this, they did not have a template for my boat and I didn't want to take the responsibility for the design. Too many variables for them to bow out of any kind of warrantee.

I have seadeck on my 03 Baja 302 integrated swim platform and extended swim platform. Zero issues and love the product. Even put it on top of my Yeti cooler for people to sit on!! Product has been on my boat for 2-3 years now. Boat not stored at marina...sits on trailer and extended swim platform is not covered and out in elements. held up fine for me and would recommend. I paid around $300 for the swim platform pad....my only complaint was time it takes to manufacture it for your boat (4-6 weeks).

Was your platform textured?

Padraig

I've had it on my platform since Mid-May.
The installer said it's key that the surface is clean and warm when installed.
He said there's no issue with it sticking once a week or so has passed.
It looks great, it feels great, I hope it lasts.

yes both platforms were textured. cleaned well with isopropyl alcohol and installed. no issues

Thanks!

Padraig

I had some concerns with mine as stated earlier. I talked with their customer service and here is the response I received back after spending almost $900 on mt swim platform.

"We are sorry you are having issues with the pads. We have found that when there is a more aggressive non-skid surface that there may be issues with adherence of the pad. When this happens it may leave the pad susceptible to water and debri getting under the pad weakening the adhesion. Since we are unable to ensure that debris did not get onto the pad during installation, unless the install is done by us directly, we are unable to warranty the pads for adhesion."

During the install, I followed the directions to the letter and made certain there was no wax or any debris of any kind. I cleaned it with acetone and then alcohol to ensure proper adhesion.

If you have a perfectly flat surface, this would be a good product.

Just my $0.02.

I have had mine on for 2 years now and no issues

Mark

A de-waxing product like Interlux 202 works wonders. What you used isn't each products intent.