Next Goodwin-Powered Platinum Edition Skater is in the Works
04-08-2016 | 03:13 PM
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Could you please post a pic of the Orange when you get it? My boat is mostly a deep orange as well, would like to see how close it is.
04-09-2016 | 07:08 AM
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If someone can build big HP motors (1100 hp +) and get 250-300 hours out of them I'm on board regardless of valve train. Problem is not many have. Mercury isn't perfect but have accomplished this on a consistent basis. I do however that Bill P's 388 might be the best sounding machine ever.
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04-09-2016 | 04:47 PM
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If someone can build big HP motors (1100 hp +) and get 250-300 hours out of them I'm on board regardless of valve train. Problem is not many have. Mercury isn't perfect but have accomplished this on a consistent basis. I do however that Bill P's 388 might be the best sounding machine ever.
04-09-2016 | 06:39 PM
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Spoke to seadek yesterday and they are having issues with the color on the red and orange still but hope to have it worked out soon. I plan on sticking a sample on the roof of my truck for a little while and seeing how it hold up.
04-10-2016 | 07:07 AM
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The Seadek material holds up well with some consideration for wear and tear - If you abuse the hell out of it - it will show... Simply like everything else!
If you have any marina's around that are dealing in Used Ski/tow boats ( Correct Craft for example) they will 99% likely have Seadek installed... Biggest issues we had with the Nautique was not enough care on install (not fully cleaned/De-greased) and a edge would lift.
Generally the colors were fast but Red may be prone to discoloring premature... only a few boats we had had a red underlay (under tan or Grey surface).
If you have any marina's around that are dealing in Used Ski/tow boats ( Correct Craft for example) they will 99% likely have Seadek installed... Biggest issues we had with the Nautique was not enough care on install (not fully cleaned/De-greased) and a edge would lift.
Generally the colors were fast but Red may be prone to discoloring premature... only a few boats we had had a red underlay (under tan or Grey surface).
04-10-2016 | 09:13 AM
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If the SeaDek gets installed over non-slip/textured surfaces whats to keep the water from being trapped between the foam and deck? Seems like trapped water would get funky after sitting for a while.
04-10-2016 | 09:21 AM
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I can however attest to many people who in stalled it years ago over their original surface and there is no funk, smell, or anything like that at all.
04-10-2016 | 09:59 AM
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04-10-2016 | 12:37 PM
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I have only seen the flooring installed over a diamond pattern non-skid and one very flat stipplied non skid... the backing adheisive is like a graphic (peel barrier and apply in one shot). If you get it down solid and the edges are tight to the floor- water does not pass under it as it takes a bit of work to get the panels off later
