While SeaDek is synonymous with comfort and style on runabouts, wake boats, and cruisers, many hardcore fishermen (and women) think that it’s not up to the abuse that many fishing boats receive. In fact, the opposite is true! Not only is Genuine SeaDek capable of withstanding the rigors of intense saltwater fishing, but it also makes long days offshore even better! Here are five reasons why:
Pictured: Oliver Ngy with Big Bass Dreams Fishing on his Vexus VX21 Laser Wood Grain SeaDek kit
Pictured: Dark Gray over Island Green SeaDek Kit on an Xpress Boat
When land is out of sight and you’ve got another 30 miles to go before you reach your spot, safety is every captain’s main priority. Fishing boats have varying degrees of nonskid, and when you add in some slime from catching bait or slinging a gaffed fish aboard, your boat can turn into an ice rink before you can say “Fish on!” SeaDek’s nonskid properties are second to none, providing outstanding traction regardless of conditions, so protect you and your crew, especially when conditions get sporty.
As opposed to other SeaDek alternatives, Genuine SeaDek is formulated to provide the perfect balance of softness for comfort and hardness for durability, so your knees, back, feet, and ankles take less of a beating after a long day on the water. Fish longer and hurt less with SeaDek onboard.
This may be the biggest concern for those who fish hard. Blood, guts, squid—you name it—are all part of the game when it comes to fishing. But that’s why all our material is made of closed-cell foam, which means it is nonabsorbent and stain-resistant. Just clean it like you clean the rest of your boat and leave your worries at the dock. Want more cleaning tips? Click here.
Have you ever been right on a wary school of fish when your buddy drops his pliers on deck, sending soundwaves across the water and spooking everything remotely near the boat? You probably wanted to throw him (or her) overboard, but if your boat had SeaDek, you probably wouldn’t have even known it happened.
Speaking of dropped pliers, SeaDek protects your gelcoat or other surfaces from accidental drops, scrapes, or impacts. SeaDek provides a protective layer between your boat and things that could damage it, so next time someone drops a big lead weight on your deck, you can smile instead of losing your cool.
Pictured: The Built To Fish crew with a Mocha over Black SeaDek kit, cut and installed by Certifed Fabricator Batavian
