FS: Hydroturf

[Charlie Visser]

Three sheets of Hydroturf, 40X62 molded diamond, gray color, with 3m self adhesive. Was going to do my cockpit but changed my mind. Brand new, still in the wrapping.
Cost $267
Will sell for $180 shipped in US.

[Matt Sole]

Why did you change your mind?

[Robert Bernard]

I love my hydroturf! Probably the best thing I've done to the boat yet!

[Charlie Visser]

Why did you change your mind?

Heavy high altitude UV exposure-- expecting it to degrade in a couple seasons and not keen to hsve to tear out and replace. Am i making a mistake?

[Robert Bernard]

Why did you change your mind?

Heavy high altitude UV exposure-- expecting it to degrade in a couple seasons and not keen to hsve to tear out and replace. Am i making a mistake?

Cover your boat man!

[Jeff Jones]

+1   Cover your cockpit man.  Rondar cockpit nonskid = cheese grater

Then cover your boat man, really... so UV wont be a problem

[Robert Bernard]

I sail barefoot! no more skinned knees! No more slip and falls on a blown tack or gybe! I recommend this to everyone.

[Dan Tucker]

If you're really not going to do it, I'll scoop up that deal if not already claimed.

I do think you're nuts though. And yes, cover the boat, save your running rigging!!

[Charlie Visser]

If you're really not going to do it, I'll scoop up that deal if not already claimed.

I do think you're nuts though. And yes, cover the boat, save your running rigging!!

PM'd you, Dan.

[Charlie Visser]

I sail barefoot! no more skinned knees! No more slip and falls on a blown tack or gybe! I recommend this to everyone.

I hear you and know the advantages. This summer I am going to watch some other high altitude boats with new Hydroturf to see how it holds up. I really don't want to have to remove and replace it annually. Too much like annual maintenance from my wooden boat days. Hence, it is for sale. Oh, and the boat is covered, but the UV at 9200' is very potent.
$180 shipped UPS Ground.

[Charlie Visser]

You guys make a compelling case. Decided to install it on 71. Sorry, Dan.

[Darren Gilbert]

Hey Charlie,

I'm hoping to install mine in the next week or so.  How did the progress go for you?  Any tips on the install?

Can you post up a few pics?

Cheers!
Darren

[Greg Jackson]

Hey Charlie,

I'm hoping to install mine in the next week or so.  How did the progress go for you?  Any tips on the install?

Can you post up a few pics?

Cheers!
Darren

Darren,

I installed mine a month ago. The biggest tip that I can think of is the install around the ends of the foot chalks. When I tried to fit it at the front of the chalks I tried to strech it. In the end, the glue wouldn't stick it down. When I got to the back of the chalks, I "bunched" it and it worked much better.

Glen Vanheel also mentioned to me that you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to allow the turf to strech. I will try that in my one problem area once I can manage to get out of the house now that it is >100 degrees here in AZ.

I'll try to get pics this evening and write some more...

Greg
USA 46
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[Olaf Bleck]

Any tips on the install?

Darren

Yep, there's a extensive recent thread about this:

http://forum.viper640.org/index.php?topic=785.0

I did mine in six pieces around the foot chalks from one large size sheet of the diamond milled stuff.  With rounded off edges it looks real "pro".  It reaches about 2 ft aft of the main sheet blocks.  More details in said thread.

[Matt Harden]

Hey guys!  I was looking to put hydroturf on my Viper and was wanting to see if there were any pics and any more install tips.
Thanks