Full Seadek Floor Install on 1999 SAN

[FMSKI]

That seadek floor is impressive work. But I have to say that from an artistic/visual style POV, it's hyper busy. Why boats and design has moved this direction is odd, and the market seems to like that. I think it appeals to the recreational, perhaps fun oh look at all this $$ sh** I bought, lines, angles, chrome, complication. If automotive stylists did the same, it would be panned I'm sure.

For example Range Rover is about simplicity and clean design. Which is on reason I chose to work on the bubble back 1997 boat. It is of an era of flowing rounded shapes and simplicity.

And for that - does anyone know how many yards of carpet off a 60" roll is needed to do the floor and sides ?

[Rusty Barras]

I just started looking into this as well. How much sanding and flattening did you have to do after the glue removal, but before the monstaliner?

[FordeDC]

I know this thread is a little old, but I'm thinking of doing the same project to my 99 SN DD. In trying to keep my budget as low as possible (because upholstery prices right now are through the roof), is it absolutely necessary to put a liner on ALL of the floor? The original post used Monstaliner, but will the SeaDek or alternative adhere just as well to the unlined fiberglass? I was just thinking that if you knew where each piece would begin and end, you could spray liner in a 6" pattern around those edges, and then use the rest to cover the seat bases etc. Just looking to cut costs on the liner and if it was worth it to save the $150-200. Thanks.

[Schwiiing]

Wow.... what a great transformation. Nice work!

[charlesml3]

What did you use to get the glue off the floor? A grinder wheel?

I did carpet in a 99 Air Nautique a couple of years ago. All you need to get the glue off is Acetone. I bought two gallons from Lowes. It's not hard to work with, it just takes a lot of elbow grease.

-Charles

[Brichter14]

What did you use to get the glue off the floor? A grinder wheel?

[scarbs]

Wow! Thanks guys for all of the compliments. I am pleased with the results.

As for cost, the total was right around $2000. The cost of just the Seadek comes in around $1200. The rest was the urethane, epoxy primer, tools, supplies, etc.

But the amount of Seadek I chose to do used up three full sheets, and it was a little more than just a floor. If I did not go all the way up under the observer seat and helm and eliminated the bow-filler step and stern step, I might have been able to keep it to two sheets and reduce the cost. But I wanted to go all the way. In fact, I may add some additional Seadek in the future. Plus, I coated a lot more than just the floor with the urethane. I coated the top and bottoms of the three floor panels and the bow-filler step. I also coated the gunwale shelves/cupholders, the seat bases, underside of the bow seating, and everywhere except the hull walls underneath the observer seat and helm. The urethane is $125 per gallon and I used every bit of three gallons (two coats everywhere). It would not be difficult to cut several hundred dollars from the overall cost if I cut some of these corners. But I wanted to do it this way despite the cost.

[98SAN]

Wow. Great job. I was waiting for someone to do this. I need to do this to my '98. I am in the same boat as Brichter with the squared ski locker and playpen bow. I am also curious about general cost and how many hours are involved. This might be my next winter project. This is inspirational. Thanks scarbs!

[Zach@n3]

Hey Shag, stay tuned on footer Seadek. Mark saw how Jared's boat turned out and is all pumped up again to get that in the floor of his 91.

[pe4me]

Pulling and cleaning the carpet. The words completely distort the true agony of ripping out factory carpet. Time and energy are consumed at a crazy rate. Plus things are pinched pulled, trying to cut lines for carpet that's to remain, yikes!
You made it look easy and professional, well done. Thanks for posting.
Sure appreciate the boat (floor) when you step into it...I bet EVERY TIME going forward.
Certainly adds value to the vintage SAN

[4th ski-doo]

Very nice!


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[SilentSeven]

Without prying too much...approximate budget? (See the huge sweat equity $$)

[surroundsound64]

Wow. I imagined sea deck on an older boat looking goofy. That looks great. Nice work.

[beach]

That looks awesome. I wonder if anyone with an 02+ has done it. Does the thickness of the Seadek cause issues with the observers seat base? I'm asking because I think I'd put the Seadek under the seat bases and all the way back under the ballast tanks.

[Brichter14]

Thanks for the reply scarbs, we have a baby on the way so it will be a while before I would tackle a project like this but you give us all inspiration. That boat is exquisite!!