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
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
If you have ever been digging for grouper or fished off of any offshore boat without coaming bolsters you will know it by the end of the day when your thighs are covered in bruises. Bare fiberglass isn’t a very comfortable surface and that is why many people cover the area you lean against while fighting a fish in the cockpit of their boats. Traditional coaming bolsters are made of foam and vinyl, much like a seat cushion. The problem with vinyl is it requires some up keep and also tends to mold and mildew after a while. Traditional coaming bolsters are very expensive and also require drilling many holes in the boat to attach the pad. SeaDek coaming bolsters take care of all the problems associated with traditional bolsters. Since SeaDek bolsters are made of a UV protected EVA foam formulated for the marine environment, you don’t have to worry about them fading, cracking, or mildewing like a vinyl bolster would. The EVA foam is also a closed cell foam so if you were to accidentally stick a gaff into it, you not have to worry about the pads absorbing or holding water. The application, like all SeaDek products, is an easy peel and stick application so it takes no time to make your boat more comfortable. Check out the video below to see how easy the installation is. We can manufacture the coaming bolsters in any of the stock SeaDek colors so we can make something that will look great on your boat. Castaway Customs carries stock sizes bolsters and specializes in custom applications. Feel free to contact us with dimensions of your boat for a quote. You can reach me at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Coolers are a must have on any boat; whether you are using it as a fish box, to keep some drinks cold, or just as dry storage. Coolers are very versatile and can be used for many other applications on boats. Coolers can also be used as seating, casting platforms, and steps. SeaDek cooler pads are great addition to any cooler because they make the cooler more versatile. Many cooler tops are fairly slick surfaces so standing or using them as a step may be dangerous, adding SeaDek to the top provides traction needed. Coolers also tend to slide around while running in a boat so have pads to stick to bottom of the coolers to lessen the chances of movement. As a seat, most coolers tops are not the most comfortable thing to sit on so sticking a piece of SeaDek to the top adds comfort. We can make custom cooler pads in different thicknesses to provide extra cushion also. Like all of the Castaway Customs products you can add custom logos or designs to make it your own. If you purchase a Yeti Cooler from us we also provide a free 5mm or 6mm cooler top pad. For an additional charge you can choose a thicker pad, or add the logo of your choice. If you have any questions feels free to contact me at tyler@castawaycustoms or call me at 321-537-2039.
Boat Cushion, Custom SeaDek, Helm Pad, Offshore Boats, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits, Sportfishing Boats, marine flooring | admin | 
July 12, 2010 3:35 pm | 
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