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| Author: | Mudhole [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hydro Turf |
Looking to order some soon, but looking for pros and cons, advice.... should I just go with the molded groove and glue it in, or the stuff from Gato Trax with the backing? |
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| Author: | Cammander26 [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
The backing is nice autogatesman just did his boat. Looks great. Hydro-turf is some nice stuff |
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| Author: | petrel [ Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
Pros: soft surface is easier on gear, provides good traction, doesn't freeze, quieter than bare aluminum or wood. Cons: stays wet, stays filthy, prone to staining from blood and oil. I've only had a duck hunting boat with hydroturf for one season. I would not go without it in the future. Eventhough it does tend to hold mud and take stains, you can make it look almost new again with a pressure washer. Simple Green or Laquer thinner (for really bad stains) will take care of the tough spots. Mine was installed by Phowler with the 3M spray adhesive. The only thing that made it come up was an overnight gasoline leak (Blitz brand jerry can) into a seam in the hydroturf. When the gasoline evaporated, I was able to re-stick the affected area by just pressing it back down. |
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| Author: | Mudhole [ Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
bump |
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| Author: | cb5331 [ Tue Mar 15, 2011 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
I bought the seconds directly from hydroturf. Used weldwood contact cement to put it in. It's holding good. I couldn't justify spending an extra 30 bucks or so per sheet for the backing. A gallon of contact cement is about 30 bucks and I had plenty left over after doing my whole boat. |
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| Author: | hoghunter [ Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
I used black in my boat about a year ago and I love it. I keep my boat in a boat shed so I can't tell you if over time if exposed to the sun if it will fade. It cleans easily and the blood washes off easily. My dogs NEVER slip around when getting in or out when hunting. Hope that helps. |
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| Author: | Mudhole [ Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
what about colors? What would go with nat gear the best? Wished they had a med to dark brown, I asked for the gray and drk gray samples, as well as the nat gear sample from GT! |
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| Author: | MONDAGO [ Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
I'm debating doing the same thing but just to the front deck of my boat for traction for the dog. Anyone have any pics? Thanks. |
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| Author: | Mudhole [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
Has anyone got any pics of the nat gear hydro turf in a boat with a nat gear camo paint job?? |
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| Author: | jordy [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
if im not mistaken take a look at the gator trax website. |
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| Author: | jordy [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
here you go......its on there. it has a catption that says "nat gear patter" http://www.gatortraxboats.com/Hydroturf.htm |
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| Author: | mcduffws [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 1:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hydro Turf |
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9617 he went with woodgrain pattern with nat gear |
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