Rhino Lining Interior Boat floor

socket985 · 03-01-2008, 07:41 AM

Hi
Has anyone done this? I'm thinking of using the product purchased from cabelas or a do it yourself kit
I need to repaint my boat floor and I thought maybe a non slip rino lining might be a better option.

Thanks

duckshot · 03-01-2008, 08:48 AM

I had the diamond plate floor and deck on my last boat shot with X-liner. I think it worked well. It was almost impossible to skuff and it also was good for sound deadening. I used the boat a lot for duck hunting and it cleaned up well and perhaps even gave a little insulation from the metal making it better for the dog. - Johnny

Gundog · 03-01-2008, 10:35 AM

I have it on a NR Seahawk and I love it. I am not sure the brand NR used I ordered my boat with Al floors and the bed liner material but it is great. Nothing ever shifts when trailering or boating. My last boat was fiberglass and anything on the deck slid everywhere when trailering or in a swell.
Mike

DriftR · 03-01-2008, 11:19 AM

I had the dealer in Clackamas apply it to my rear cockpit on my Seahawk OS about 2 years ago. I love that stuff. I use a high pressure washer on it and it cleans up very well. I also think, as stated above it helps keep the noise and heat down as well.
I recommend that you have a factory authorized dealer install it. Just for the warranty. Once that stuff is on there it's for good. Just my 2 cents worth.

pugetplunker · 03-01-2008, 07:29 PM

i have it on my boat , all along the gunnels. it works great

ET · 03-03-2008, 07:10 AM

I've had it in my boat for almost 10 years now. There is a lot to like about it. Only downside is that it is very heavy when applied thick like it should be. It probably weighs a couple hundred pounds in my boat.

Just keep that in mind.

NWRedside · 03-03-2008, 12:57 PM

I wouldn't suggest Cabela's product. I have it in a few of my boat shelves and after two years it's already flaking off...

socket985 · 03-03-2008, 05:07 PM

Everyone
Thank you for the info on the cabelas product, It looks like I'll be going with a commercial installed product, Has anyone used a do it yourself product and had good success>?

jmike · 03-03-2008, 11:54 PM

I used some that came in a rattle can , took alot of cans , it has held up well,by the way it was applied to a glass boat, I just bought a 16 ft Smoker sled and the last owner used the Cabels non skid ,and its peeling real bad ,rember painting is all about the prep work ....mike

Bismark · 03-05-2008, 03:29 AM

I have a buddy that owns a Line-X business. Heard they now have a product line where they add Kevlar fibers to the coating and make many colors from tan, to red. I will talk to him and find out the details.

Aaron

Bismark · 03-05-2008, 09:42 AM

Spoke with the local Line-X dealer, the kevlar line is called Line-X Xtra, it can be applied in any color, and is a second layer over original Line-X. It can be applied over old Line-X, but more cleaning/prep is involved. The new stuff is supposed to be more fade resistant,as well as tougher. I felt some samples and it feels slightly slicker than the original, but the amount is very small. This stuff is even resistant to MEK, 10% sulfuric Acid, and more. Down side to the kevlar stuff is it is a second coat, so it is going to weigh more.

Aaron

socket985 · 03-05-2008, 05:40 PM

Bismark

Does that Line X with the Kevlar cost any more than the old version?
I wasn't really interested in the Line X brand due to its more slick surface
The added strength to the boat by coating it with a Kevlar based lining sure is intriguing especially for a older boat.

Thanks

Bismark · 03-07-2008, 02:48 AM

Yes it costs more, you have the cost of the original coating, which is the base layer, and the cost of the top coat which has the kevlar. The dealer I talked to said he has done approximately 50 boats in the last 5 years, none with the kevlar since it is new.

Aaron