Ranger boats have been around a long time and made there name in the bass boat market, but have made a push in the saltwater market in the past decade or so. The Ranger Cayman, while not the most popular model in their saltwater lineup provides great versatility and stability. This customer has had the boat for a while and was looking to dress up the boat a little as well as add the comfort and traction provided by SeaDek. One of the nice things about adding custom SeaDek to your boat is you can change the look and also the feel of your boat. There are a wide variety of color combinations and this customer decided to go with a camel over black in 6mm. SeaDek has recently added some new colors to their color pallet and the camel color is one of the new ones. This was the first job that I have done with the camel and it came out very nicely. While not for everyone the camel color adds a nice subtle look and goes well with popular boat colors like fighting lady yellow. If you are interested in adding custom SeaDek to your Ranger or any skiff you can contact tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
A pulled back look at the whole boat
The front deck layout
The rear deck layout
A view of the cockpit
Tags: bass boat, castaway customs, Custom SeaDek, marine flooring, marine traction, ranger banshee extreme, Ranger Boats, ranger ghost, seadeck, skiff, traction
Custom SeaDek | admin | 
October 18, 2011 8:30 pm | 
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When you think about Contender Boats, most people think about open center consoles, but the 35 Side Console model has been around forever. With a cabin and plenty of seating it is a very nice option for a family boat, but still offers a great layout and cockpit space for fishing. A customer recently called me up that purchased one that was few years old, but never been titled and spent most of it’s life sitting outside in the sun. Needless to say it needed a little loving and SeaDek did the trick. The nonskid pattern was almost gone on the boat, especially in the bow area. We pretty much decked out the entire boat except for the inside of the cabin and the customer decided to go with a 6mm Caribbean Blue over Bahama Blue. The customer also wanted to add coaming bolsters to give himself some comfort while fighting fish so we went with a 20mm white. This was the first time I have ever done this color combination and while it is a little bright, it has a very clean look and grows on you quickly. We have a wide variety of colors to choose from so if blue isn’t your thing we have something else that will work. If you are interested in adding custom SeaDek to your boat, skiff, or yacht you can contact Castaway Customs by sending an email to tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Before getting started on the install
The helm and seating area with the Contender logo
The business end of things
No more sore thighs
Nice comfy area for the ladies to lounge
Attention to the details makes any job
Tags: castaway customs, center console, coaming bolster, Contender, Custom SeaDek, Helm Pad, marine flooring, marine traction, non-skid, seadeck, SeaDek
Custom SeaDek | admin | September 27, 2011 11:44 am | Comments (0)
I have a customer down in the Florida Keys with an Intrepid center console. The boat is used some for fishing and catching lobsters, but the majority of the time it is used as more of a family boat. One of the great added benefits of the SeaDek is the traction that it adds to a boat. Many non skid patterns on boats are not very aggressive and when they become wet, they also become very slippery. With your kids and family using the boat, safety is always a concern. SeaDek was designed to provide traction even when soaking wet and that brings some comfort and peace of mind. Speaking of comfort, on this particular job the customer decided go with an 8mm foam over the standard 6mm for extra comfort and cushion. The cool gray with storm gray trim is one of the most popular colors options and provides a nice subtle look while providing enough contrast to add logos like we did on the front deck hatch. If you are interested in adding custom SeaDek to your boat, no matter how large or small of a job, you can contact Castaway Customs at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
33' Intrepid sitting on the lift
Front floor area with logo
Looking back to the stern from the bow
The helm area
The rear cockpit floor
Tags: castaway customs, center console, Custom SeaDek, Helm Pad, intrepid boats, marine flooring, marine traction, seadeck, SeaDek, yacht tender
Custom SeaDek | admin | September 26, 2011 2:23 pm | Comments (0)
I recently did some for work for Capt. Scott Lum who runs charters out of Port Canaveral aboard his 23′ Contender “Outcast”. Contender center console boats are known for their ride and as a fishing machine. If there is a cobia, tripletail, or kingfish anywhere in the vicinity they better watch out. Scott use to hold 6 pound class IGFA world record for tripletail. The Outcast is a 1997 so it has been around the block or ocean a few times and literally had no more non skid left on the deck. Scott gave me a call and wanted to SeaDek the entire floor of the boat to make it more safe and comfortable for his clients. As much use as the boat gets we decided to go with a 5mm storm gray color which is nice for hiding dirt and adds some contrast to the boat. The before and after pictures really show the difference. We will be adding some coaming bolsters as well as a helm pad for his crows nest up top in the future. If you are looking to charter someone to go fish out of Port Canaveral make sure to check out Capt. Scott Lum and if you are interested in getting some custom SeaDek put on your boat contact Castaway Customs at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Where is all goes down before adding the SeaDek
No more worries about slipping
Bow area and fishbox before custom SeaDek
After custom SeaDek
Helm area where non skid and gelcoat were gone
SeaDek adds traction and comfort
Starboard board side prior to install
After SeaDek install
Tags: anti fatigue mat, castaway customs, coaming bolster, cobia, Contender, Custom SeaDek, floor kit, Helm Pad, IGFA, marine flooring, marine traction, Port Canaveral, Scott Lum, seadeck, tripletail, world record
Custom SeaDek | admin | January 13, 2011 3:53 pm | Comments (3)
Castaway Customs recently got a call from a customer who lives down in Roatan Honduras. He bought a 1993 26′ Mako center console over on the West Coast of Florida and was preparing to ship it down to Central America. The boat will be used to run fishing and dive charters. Being a 1993 the boat had seen better days cosmetically, but structurally everything was solid. There were several cosmetic spider cracks and areas of the boat where the nonskid had worn off that were great candidates for SeaDek. As you can see from the pictures you can take a boat almost 20 years old and dress it up nicely with a simple peel and stick application of SeaDek. The customer decided to go with a single color 5mm storm gray material. Besides covering the floor we also added a few nice additions to the boat. We added some pads to the bow cap so you have some solid footing when throwing a net or pulling an anchor back up. We also covered the swim steps on both corners and the transom area so you have good traction when crawling in and out of the boat. If you want to add some custom SeaDek to your Mako or any center console contact Castaway Customs at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Great option for throwing a net or pulling anchor
Forward seating area
View from the bow to stern
Mid cockpit floor
Rear cockpit floor
SeaDek swim step pad
Tags: anti fatigue mat, castaway customs, center console, Custom SeaDek, dive boat, mako, marine flooring, marine traction, non-skid, offshore boat, seadeck, SeaDek
Custom SeaDek | admin | 3:52 pm | Comments (0)
Recently completed a job for a customer who has a 1994 Lake and Bay. The non-skid had been repainted once before, but it was starting to wear through in several different places and show its age. While searching out the different options for marine traction and non-skid he stumbled across SeaDek. Custom SeaDek was not only the option he was looking for, but also the solution to other problems. Over time, boats that are used and fished hard like many of the Lake and Bay tend to show some age and small spider cracks are bound to happen no matter what brand or build of boat you have. While you don’t want to cover over any structural issues, using SeaDek to cover small spider cracks seals them up and hides them giving the boat a nice new look. This particular customer also fishes many tournaments and spends long days on the water. The anti fatigue characteristics and cushion provided by adding SeaDek to your boat can really make those long days tournament fishing or just fun fishing more enjoyable. We decide to go with a single color 5mm foam for this particular boat. The storm gray is one of the more popular colors because it is fairly neutral ,so it goes well with most boats and being a little darker tends to hide dirt well. One of the most frequent questions I get asked, and one asked by this particular customer was if the SeaDek gets hot. Since SeaDek is a closed cell foam and fairly then it doesn’t retain heat. What this means is when you first step on the pads if they have been sitting out baking in the sun you will notice they are warm, but not particularly warmer than any other deck and once you stand there for a second or two it disperses heat very quickly. If you are interested in adding custom SeaDek to your skiff, bay boat, or offshore center console you can contact Castaway Customs at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Front deck showing its age
A nice clean new look
The rear deck before SeaDek
After adding Storm Gray SeaDek
Cockpit and gunnels need love too
SeaDek adding comfort and safety
Comfort while poling
Tags: anti fatigue mat, boat, castaway customs, Custom SeaDek, Lake and Bay, marine flooring, marine traction, nonskid, seadeck, SeaDek, skiff, spider cracks
Before and After Boats, Boat Cushion, Custom SeaDek, Inshore Boats, marine flooring, Poling Platforms, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits | admin | December 7, 2010 2:56 pm | Comments (0)
On a recent trip down to Southwest Florida I met up with Capt. Glen Brownlee to deck out his personal flats boat as well as the fire departments boat he works on. Glen’s personal boat he runs trips out of is a Sea Chaser 200 FS. This flats skiff provides a nice stable platform to fish off of. The boat had a molded non skid pattern on the deck that we used as the pattern to scan. We decided to go with 6mm two tone SeaDek in the combination of Beach Sand over Black which added a very nice contrast to the boat and really set it off. Many customers choose SeaDek as an option to cover up spider cracks or areas of the boat where the non skid patterns has worn off. Everything on this particular boat looked good, but the combination of comfort, traction, and looks added by the custom SeaDek made Glen decide to pull the trigger and fully deck out the boat. SeaDek added a very nice face lift to the boat and made it look brand new. We also decided to throw in a few custom logos to really customize the job. We added a snook logo to the front deck and also added a ruler stick on each gunnel so Glen can measure fish easily. If you need to give your boat a face lift, no matter how big or small, you can contact Castaway Customs at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
The front deck with the snook logo
The rear deck, notice the detailed cut outs
The floor kit makes those long days easier
How big was that fish?
A pulled back view
Tags: boat traction, carolina skiff, castaway custom, castaway customs, Custom SeaDek, marine flooring, marine traction, sea chaser, seadeck, SeaDek
Custom SeaDek, Flats Boats, Inshore Boats, marine flooring, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits | admin | November 22, 2010 2:19 pm | Comments (0)
I recently got a call from Capt. Glen Brownlee who works for Estero Fire Rescue down in Lee County; I did some work for a few friends of his and he thought it would be a great idea to add custom SeaDek to the work boat in order to make it more comfortable and safe while on the water. SeaDek provides an excellent traction even when wet and makes for a safe working environment. The boat is a 22′ Boca Grande built by Panga Marine in Sarasota, FL. The Panga hull design is a tried and true design and real workhorse that has proven itself throughout Central America. The customer decided to go with a single 5mm Storm Gray material which is a good application for the floor, front deck, and gunnel tops of the boat. We went with a 10mm helm pad to add a little extra cushion when running through some rough water. If you are interested in having custom SeaDek designed and installed in your boat you can contact me at tyler@castawaycustoms.com.
Panga Marine 22' Boca Grande
The front deck with 5mm Storm Gray
A view of the cockpit
A 10mm helm pad
The rear cockpit floor
Tags: boca grande, castaway customs, Custom SeaDek, floor kit, marine flooring, marine traction, non-skid, panga marine, seadeck, SeaDek
Bay Boat, Custom SeaDek, Helm Pad, marine flooring, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits | admin | 1:18 pm | Comments (0)
I had the pleasure meeting the guys from Boatmaster Trailers through a mutual friend Capt. Chris Wittman down in Fort Myers. Chris runs the Team Hooters Lake and Bay boat which he guides out of and fishes in numerous tournament series. I was very impressed with the double rig trailer built by Boatmaster to pull around not only the Boca Grande, but also the 17′ Predator at the same time. It is like the circus coming to town when these guys pull up towing two boats behind one truck. Boatmaster also builds many of the trailers for military so they know how to build a trailer that will take some abuse. The owner of Boatmaster fished with Chris one day and was impressed with the custom SeaDek on his Lake and Bay and happened to own a Lake and Bay himself so he gave me a call. His boat is older and had seen better days so he figured a full SeaDek kit would not only provide the comfort and traction he was looking for, but also give his boat a nice face lift. As you can see the beach sand over black color is a very nice color combination and contrasts nicely with the bright yellow hull. Those Fort Myers boys know how to catch some big snook so we threw in a snook logo as well as a large measuring stick so they can have proof of their fish tales. Castaway Customs is working on a few project boats that will soon be sitting on Boatmaster Trailers and following me around the state. Keep checking back for updates on the project boats and in the meantime if you would like some custom SeaDek you can contact me by email at tyler@castawaycustoms.com and if you are need for a new trailer make sure to contact Boatmaster for some of the baddest trailers made.
A pulled back view of the entire boat
A shot of the front deck before the install
A shot of the front deck after the install
The floor kit helps to quiet the boat down
The business end of the boat
Snook logo with tape measure
The Hooters Lake and Bay boat sitting on a Boatmaster
A military trailer built by Boatmaster
Tags: boatmaster trailers, castaway customs, custom logo, Custom SeaDek, Lake and Bay, marine traction, seadeck, SeaDek, team hooters
Before and After Boats, Custom SeaDek, Flats Boats, marine flooring, SeaDek, SeaDek Floor Kits | admin | August 13, 2010 7:12 am | Comments (0)
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)
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