Growing up fishing and living in East Central Florida you don’t see to many Silver King boats running around. If you head over to the Florida’s Nature Coast you see them everywhere. The boat was designed and made to fish for none other than the tarpon. Many of the tarpon line class world records come out the Homosassa area and that’s where this boat spends a lot of it’s time fishing. The owner of the boat previously had a Lake and Bay Boca Grande which he fully decked out and wanted to do the same with this skiff. He said once you fish with SeaDek you never go back, the comfort and traction provided makes fishing a much more enjoyable on those long days on the water. We decided to go with cool gray over storm gray for the colors in a 6mm thickness. The color combination provides a nice subtle look. The before and after pictures really show the difference. If you are interested in decking out your boat or skiff you can contact Castaway Customs at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
The front casting deck before SeaDek
After SeaDek with a custom logo on the casting platform
The rear deck before SeaDek
Rear deck after SeaDek
Cockpit floor before SeaDek
Cockpit floor after SeaDek
Tags: castaway customs, custom logo, Custom SeaDek, Florida nature coast, Lake and Bay, seadeck, silver king, tarpon fishing
Casting Platforms, Custom SeaDek, Flats Boats, Inshore Boats, marine flooring, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits | admin | 
July 14, 2010 4:24 pm | 
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Got a call from a customer who wanted to deck out pretty much his entire 31 Fountain. The offshore center console was pretty much gutted when he purchased it so he was rebuilding the way he wanted to adding some nice custom touches. The boat was recently wrapped so the customer wanted something darker and brighter than our stock caribbean blue color to help accent his boat wrap. Fortunately we had enough of a custom color laying around to make what he wanted. A few nice features on this boat are the thicker helm pad with the Fountain logo to offer more cushioning and comfort while driving. We also decided to cover the floor, steps, and cuddy area with 8mm foam which was a combination of the 3mm brighter blue over our 5mm stock caribbean blue. This not only helps reduce fatigue, but also works excellent as a traction. Another very popular option I have done on several boats lately is a pad for the top of the console. This helps to keep things like your iPhone from sliding around when underway. If you are interested in having custom SeaDek designed and installed you can contact me at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
A custom 13mm helm pad with the Fountain Boats logo
A console pad stops things from sliding around
A view looking at the entry way to the cuddy cabin
The pads on top of the cuddy cabin help assure footing when throwing a cast net of the bow for live baits
Steps pads going to the top of the cuddy cabin
Tags: castaway customs, center console boat, cushion, custom logo, Custom SeaDek, Fountain Boats, Helm Pad, marine traction, offshore boat, seadeck, SeaDek
Boat Cushion, Custom SeaDek, Helm Pad, marine flooring, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, Sportfishing Boats | admin | July 12, 2010 3:35 pm | Comments (0)
Captain Troy Sapp is a fishing guide based out of West Central Florida fishes what they call the Nature Coast of Florida. He guides out of a Maverick 21′ Master Angler as well as this Rampage 34′ Express. He wanted to know if the SeaDek product could dampen the growl of 920 HP diesels under the floor. The sound deadening ability is one characteristic of SeaDek that is often overlooked or forgot about. From a large Sportfish or express style boat like Troy’s Rampage to a small flats boat or skiff, SeaDek definitely quiets a boat down. He also was looking for something with comfort and traction which SeaDek also provides. After deciding upon the colors I made a trip back over to install the boat. The pictures don’t do the boat justice. The marlin logo designed by Boldwater really sets the boat off. The black border around the beach sand is a very nice color combination which really pops also. The boat looked like a brand new boat after it was installed. For more info on getting custom SeaDek for your boat contact Castaway Customs at 321-537-2039 or shoot me an email at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
The cockpit view from the fly bridge on the boat
The step to the helm area before SeaDek
After the SeaDek was installed with an awesome Marlin logo designed by Boldwater
Another view of the lower helm area
Tags: castaway customs, marine flooring, marine traction, Rampage Boats, Rampage express, seadeck, SeaDek, sportfishing boat
Before and After Boats, Custom Marine Art, Custom SeaDek, marine flooring, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, Sportfishing Boats, Yachts | admin | May 17, 2010 5:13 pm | Comments (0)
This was another job I completed on my trip up to New England. This particular boat was located in Mystic, Connecticut. The model is a 3570 Cruisers Yacht. The owner had carpet in the boat which ended up holding dirt and moisture. He decided to go with the faux teak and holly SeaDek to replace the carpet. On a previous project the owner had installed some Amtico teak and holly plywood flooring in the cabin of the boat so I designed the teak to match the width of the previously installed material. As you can see from the pictures it ended up looking great and matching quite nicely with interior flooring. In the future the owner plans on doing the swim platform to match the cockpit of the boat. SeaDek is a great addition to any cabin cruiser style boat and will make you boating experience more enjoyable. For more information on custom SeaDek products feel free to contact me at tyler@castawaycustoms.com, or give me a call at 321-537-2039.
Cockpit view of the teak and holly SeaDek
Another view of the seating area
The head area on the boat is another great option for SeaDek
The helm pad in faux teak looks great
Tags: amtico, cabin cruiser, carpet replacement, castaway customs, cruisers yachts, Custom SeaDek, Faux Teak, marine flooring, seadeck, SeaDek, teak and holly
Cabin Cruisers, Custom SeaDek, Faux Teak, Helm Pad, marine flooring, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits | admin | May 13, 2010 3:21 pm | Comments (0)
I recently did a job for Capt. Chris Walter of Get Bent Sportfishing out of Hawks Cay Marina in Duck Key Florida. Chris restored an older 23′ SeaCraft and had some customers complaining about needing bolster pads while fighting fish so your thighs and legs don’t hurt at the end of a long day on the water. Chris contacted me and wanted to get some custom SeaDek coaming bolster pads designed so I had him pull some basic measurements off of the boat and I cut and shipped the pads down to him. With the easy peel and stick application, it makes applying the pads very simple. You don’t have to worry about drilling any holes in the boat at all. If you are interested in getting a set of custom coaming bolster pads made for your boat contact Castaway Customs at 321-537-2039 or shoot me an email to tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
A beautiful classic SeaCraft
A view of the coaming pads looking aft
The thinner coaming pads around the bow
The full 360 degree bolsters look great on the boat
Make sure to give Chris a call to go fishing
Tags: castaway customs, coaming bolster, get bent sportfishing, hawks cay marina, peel and stick, seacraft, seadeck, SeaDek
Boat Cushion, Bolster Pads, Custom SeaDek, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, Sportfishing Boats | admin | April 14, 2010 4:00 pm | Comments (0)
I met Capt. Steven Tejera of Knot Tight Charters a while ago while traveling throughout South Florida working. Steven is a young captain who is passionate about fishing and knows the waters of South Florida and the Keys offshore and inshore. This is the offshore boat he runs and wanted to make the boat a little more comfortable for those long days on the water. He primarily uses the boat for sailfishing so we had Boldwater create us a custom sailfish logo for the boat. The custom logos are a nice way to make your boat a little different from the next. Castaway Customs can add boat names, fish designs, or almost any logos to your pads. Capt. Steven was extremely happy with the job and will be doing the upper station on the boat soon so stay tuned for updates. If you would like to add custom SeaDek to your boat contact Castaway Customs at 321-537-2039 or send me an email at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
A shot before I installed the custom SeaDek to the floor
A shot after the custom floor pads were installed
Another angle of the custom pads
A closer look to show the detail of the logo
Tags: BoldWater, castaway customs, custom logo, Custom SeaDek, fishing, knot tight charters, luers boats, offshore boat, sailfish, sailfishing, seadeck, SeaDek
Boat Cushion, Custom Marine Art, Custom SeaDek, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, Sportfishing Boats | admin | April 9, 2010 10:42 pm | Comments (0)
I got a call recently from a gentlemen who was fed up with the snap in carpet in his Carver Yacht holding dirt and water. He gave me a call and made an appointment to meet up and have me digitize his boat. Within about an hour I scanned the cockpit, fly bridge, and step areas on the boat. The boat owner had gone with real teak decking on his last boat and while he liked the look he hated the maintenance that came along with it. After scanning the boat I went over a few different layouts of how we could design the teak. Some customers like the planking to run all the way to the edge of the pad while other like to have everything bordered out. In this instance, the owner wanted to go with the borders and we used the existing non-skid pattern molded into the deck for a pattern to follow. This allows water to drain and looks very clean. After working out all the details I swung by and installed the SeaDek, the owner was out of town at the time, but amazed out how nicely everything came out. If you are interested in having faux teak SeaDek designed for your boat contact Castaway Customs at 321-537-2039 or you can email me directly at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
The steps before the faux teak SeaDek was added
The steps looked much nicer and the SeaDek adds great traction
An up close look at the texture of the faux teak SeaDek
The flybridge looking near the seating area of the boat
The main cockpit of the boat
No more nasty carpet
Tags: carpet replacement, carver yacht, castaway customs, Custom SeaDek, Faux Teak, marine, marine flooring, non-skid, seadeck, synthetic teak, teak
Before and After Boats, Cabin Cruisers, Custom SeaDek, Faux Teak, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, Yachts | admin | 4:20 pm | Comments (0)
It seems in these economic times many people are choosing to buy used boats instead of new boats. The only problem with buying used is sometimes these boats need a little TLC. A recent customer bought a 27′ Contender and decided he was going to fix her up. The non-skid had essentially worn off on the entire cockpit of the boat so he gave me a call. SeaDek provides great traction and is an excellent option instead of reapplying new non-skid. Not only do you not have to worry about slipping, but it also makes a long day on the water much more comfortable and enjoyable due to the cushion of the SeaDek. As you can see from the before and after pictures, the boat looks like a new boat once the installation was finished up. If you would like to deck out your Contender, or any boat for that matter feel free to contact me at 321-537-2039 or email me at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Front cockpit of a 27 Contender with the non-skid worn off
The front area of the floor looked brand new after the SeaDek
A used and abused cockpit
A new comfortable safe cockpit for fishing
Another view showing the detail of the custom SeaDek
A crows nest pad to provide some cushion and traction
Tags: cockpit, cockpit kit, Contender, cushion, non-skid, SeaDek, traction, used boats
Before and After Boats, Boat Cushion, Boat Repair, Custom SeaDek, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, Sportfishing Boats | admin | March 11, 2010 3:26 pm | Comments (0)
I got a call the other day from Travis Tucker who runs a Ranger Banshee Extreme and fishes many redfish tournaments. Travis had seen my custom SeaDek work on another boat and knew that is what he wanted on his boat. We organized a time a place and place to meet up so I could scan the boat to make sure everything fit perfectly. We completely covered the boat from the cockpit and decks to the poling platform and Yeti Cooler. He will now have an easier time sneaking up on those spooky redfish in tournaments and also be nice and comfortable after a long day on the water. Here are a few before and after shots, that really emphasize the difference that custom SeaDek can make to your skiff. If you are interested in decking out your boat, big or small, give me shout at 321-537-2039 or shoot me an email at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
This is a before shot of the front deck
This is an after shot of the front deck. The Ranger logo and ruler stick really set it off.
This is a before shot of the cockpit of the boat.
This is an after shot of the cockpit. We changed out the stock side gunnel pads to match the rest of the boat.
Before SeaDek on the Yeti Cooler and rear deck
After adding SeaDek to the Yeti Cooler and rear deck
Tags: boat, Custom SeaDek, poling platform, ranger banshee extreme, redfish tournaments, SeaDek, skiff, yeti cooler
Before and After Boats, Custom SeaDek, Flats Boats, Helm Pad, Inshore Boats, Poling Platforms, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, skiff, Under Gunnel Pads, Yeti Coolers | admin | March 9, 2010 1:05 pm | Comments (0)
Just received a new shipment of Yeti Coolers and will have more on the way shortly. We have a couple of the new 50 QT Yeti Tundra Series in stock. The 50 QT has a couple of cool new features. First of all the size of the cooler is very nice because it is more of a cube shape. The dimensions measure approximately 24″ x 17″ x 18″. It is roughly 3″ taller than the 35 QT and 45 QT models. The added height makes it great to double as a casting platform on the bow of your skiff. Another new feature is a place for a divider in the cooler which will allow you to separate things. While the divider isn’t water tight, it is still a nice feature and like all Yeti Tundra coolers it comes with a nice tray to keep things out of the ice. All coolers come with a free 5mm single color SeaDek cooler pad. We carry all size Yeti Coolers so if you need anything feel free to gives me a call at 321-537-2039 or contact me at tyler@castawaycustoms.com
Just got in a new shipment of Yeti Tundra Coolers
The new 50 QT Yeti Tundra
Inside of cooler with a nice molded place for a divider
Very stable and sturdy
Is your cooler certified bear resistant?
Tags: 50 QT, casting platform, cooler pads, SeaDek, yeti cooler, yeti tundra
Casting Platforms, Custom SeaDek, Inshore Boats, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, skiff, Sportfishing Boats, Yeti Coolers | admin | March 4, 2010 5:12 pm | Comments (0)
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