Replacing 'dead' carpet...there's no turning back now!

[Intense]

Per your request...updates!

This is really just an update about cost (A LOT!) and timing (TOO LOOOONG!)

Cost: quote was $1600 Yes, that sixteen hundred freakin' dollars. That being said, SeaDek was 1/3 to 1/2 as expensive (per sq ft) as any other faux teak product on the market. I also like the idea of SeaDek because it has some cushion and it doesn't get nearly as hot (per reviews). Also, the thought of going back to carpet never crossed my mind.

As a refresher, that basically my entire floor. Except for the rear storage lockers. My logic was, no one ever sees that area because they're covered up by fat sacs and other stuff anyways...but I digress.

Someone asked about the seat bases. No, I'm not re-covering those...I think $1600 is enough. lol But one of my main reason for replacing the carpet was because it was completely matted down from years of people walking on it, being wet, etc. The carpet on the seat bases don't have that problem. And I think (hope) the faux teak color I ordered will match the existing carpet on the seat bases.

Time: This is what's killing me WAY more than the cost. Originally, SeaDek quoted me 7-10 to generate the CAD drawing from when I submitted the pattern for me floor. And another 2-3 weeks to cut the pattern once I approved the drawing. A week after the initial submission, they sent me a letter saying it would be 4 weeks!! to produce the CAD drawing due to the volume of custom orders. I promptly confirmed that it would still be 2-3 week to cut the pattern once the drawings have been approved, which they confirmed. So....we'll see, but the wait is killing me. Right now, it doesn't look like I'll get my boat on the water until early June...if everything goes perfectly.

Good thing I have PLENTY of other projects on the boat that need to be addressed....this has been a VERY expensive spring...

[jcon44]

geez, that sux.. Its going to look good once its done though, i am looking forward to seeing pics!

[Fman]

$1600? Yikes, have you considered the Deckadence flooring? I think you could probably get that ordered for half the price.

[Bozboat]

Per your request...updates!

This is really just an update about cost (A LOT!) and timing (TOO LOOOONG!)

Cost: quote was $1600 Yes, that sixteen hundred freakin' dollars. That being said, SeaDek was 1/3 to 1/2 as expensive (per sq ft) as any other faux teak product on the market. I also like the idea of SeaDek because it has some cushion and it doesn't get nearly as hot (per reviews). Also, the thought of going back to carpet never crossed my mind.

As a refresher, that basically my entire floor. Except for the rear storage lockers. My logic was, no one ever sees that area because they're covered up by fat sacs and other stuff anyways...but I digress.

Someone asked about the seat bases. No, I'm not re-covering those...I think $1600 is enough. lol But one of my main reason for replacing the carpet was because it was completely matted down from years of people walking on it, being wet, etc. The carpet on the seat bases don't have that problem. And I think (hope) the faux teak color I ordered will match the existing carpet on the seat bases.

Time: This is what's killing me WAY more than the cost. Originally, SeaDek quoted me 7-10 to generate the CAD drawing from when I submitted the pattern for me floor. And another 2-3 weeks to cut the pattern once I approved the drawing. A week after the initial submission, they sent me a letter saying it would be 4 weeks!! to produce the CAD drawing due to the volume of custom orders. I promptly confirmed that it would still be 2-3 week to cut the pattern once the drawings have been approved, which they confirmed. So....we'll see, but the wait is killing me. Right now, it doesn't look like I'll get my boat on the water until early June...if everything goes perfectly.

Good thing I have PLENTY of other projects on the boat that need to be addressed....this has been a VERY expensive spring...

Maybe if you mentally subtract the cost of replacing the carpet from the SeaDek quote it will ease your mind some.

[Fman]

How do you keep the Seadek floor clean when its permanently adhered to the floor? Does it clean up easily? I am considering replacing my oem carpet, but I really like the removeable option to clean it outside the boat.

[Intense]

How do you keep the Seadek floor clean when its permanently adhered to the floor? Does it clean up easily? I am considering replacing my oem carpet, but I really like the removeable option to clean it outside the boat.

I suppose I'll just spray it down (or pressure wash it) the same way I cleaned the carpet. Having an 04, the whole snap-in carpet tub wasn't an option But I'm definitely getting it on my next 'bu!

[Intense]

$1600? Yikes, have you considered the Deckadence flooring? I think you could probably get that ordered for half the price.

So, looking at their site, it looks like their is intended to lay in on top of a pre-finished gel-coated floor. Which really isn't an option for me, since I just have bare fiberglass underneath what used to be carpet

[codyfunk]

I was most interested incost. That's about half of what I truly anticipated

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[boardjnky4]

I'm slightly skeptical with how this is going to turn out without a finished floor beneath. Looking forward to seeing the final result.

[Fman]

I'm really looking forward to seeing your install finished. Are you sending them templates or are they on CAD and they have all the dimensions?

[Intense]

If someone else had done this before me, they'd have the CAD drawings already on file. As such, I had to send in a template of my floor. Moving forward, anyone with the same generation boat (2004 23 LSV) should be able to call them and simply request they cut the same template.

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[robtr8]

I had to tempate my swim deck. They said they got the existing drawings from Malibu, none of which matched.

I've dragged some pretty nasty things up on the deck, course arms for maintenance and logs. So far it's cleaned right up.

[Intense]

I've never been very good at attaching photos from my computer. If someone can host them for me, I'll post the PDF drawing they sent to me and another with my corrections/annotations.

[formulaben]

If someone else had done this before me, they'd have the CAD drawings already on file. As such, I had to send in a template of my floor. Moving forward, anyone with the same generation boat (2004 23 LSV) should be able to call them and simply request they cut the same template.

Can anyone confirm the 2002 floorplan is the same as the 2004?

[cyclone18]

Any updates on this project? I'm thinking about redoing my carpet while the trim is out!

[Intense]

Hey guys,

Soooo sorry for the delay on getting you an update. I was so excited when I FINALLY got my SeaDek in, I had to get the boat out!

Anyways, it's been quite the lengthy adventure. Unfortunately, I had to resort to emailing every exec I could find on Linked In before I got any real attention to my project. And then, magically I had my floor within a week!

I will say they want to be very exact about the pattern. There's really no fixing mess up and minor changes. Once the pattern is cut, you get what you get. So you want to right the first time. You know the saying, measure twice, cut once. Totally applies here.

Which means there could be ALOT of back-and-forth with SeaDek. But there's is ALOT of waiting when you're they're getting drawing made, cutting fit kits, etc. It took almost 6 months from the time I ripped up my carpet until I was able to install my new floor. I'd wished I'd known that sooner or I would have started earlier and not missed 2/3 of the season.

All that being said, I LOVE LOVE this floor. It looks great and feel fantastic. Doesn't get any hotter than the carpet.

Here's the one pic I have for now, I'll try to get more this weekend.

[Levi900RR]

Looks cool, cant wait to see more pics.

[QmanBu]

looks awesome! take close up pictures of how it mates with the carpet along the sides and center removable section etc.

[5inthesun]

Did you not do the middle bilge cover? Curious as to why or why not.

[Intense]

Did you not do the middle bilge cover? Curious as to why or why not.

I did do the middle bilge cover, I just hadn't finished everything yet when I took the pic. I'll try to get more pics tonight or tomorrow.

[khelfrich]

you need pictures of it all together so far it is looking great

[robbennett]

Did you ever get any pictures after finished? I'm doing this to my boat soon.

[kstateskierMO]

Simply put the SeaDek is an impressive option but I about shat myself when I got a quote. Keep the pics coming though, impressive undertaking!

[Wakesetter67]

I dropped mine off today to have the top deck, bow & custom swim platform done with Wake the World logo on it, Using Gator-step, http://www.gatorstep.com/

Edited January 31, 2015 by Wakesetter67

[pkh]

Come on Vinnie go ahead and do the whole boat!

I met the Gator Step guys at the boat show, wish I did before I ordered all my SeaDek.