Sundeck walk across option

[Cody]

We have to close our build tomorrow and I'm on the fence about the sundeck walk across option. What does everyone think about this option? pros/cons? We will be going with Gatorstep throughout the boat as well.

[dusty2221]

Do it, it saves the vinyl bigtime. I like it so much I've added a "walk-thru" on the seat you step down onto from the sundeck. Just waiting on the GatorStep to finish it off.

[moombahighrider]

Do it, it saves the vinyl bigtime. I like it so much I've added a "walk-thru" on the seat you step down onto from the sundeck. Just waiting on the GatorStep to finish it off.

Can you post pics of how you did it? Very interested in this idea...

[BigOrange]

The used Mojo that is now mine didn't have this option -- which is odd since it has about everything else. Does anyone know if this could be a retro-fit for the center sun-pad panel that covers the engine? I assume this would be pretty pricey to do aftermarket wise (trying to order a complete panel from the factory).

[sivs1]

My SA has it,

Pros: Looks good, saves the vinyl
Cons: hard fiberglass border, hard on the knees. Sundeck is still usable but have to accommodate for the hard section in the middle.

Overall I like it and would probably want it on my next boat, don't like other manufacturer's that create a lower walk through which basically removes the ability for a sundeck.

[98outback]

If you want it get it. It's expensive to add after the fact. Dealer kept trying to get my to buy a boat that was already on the lot and it didn't have everything I wanted so o ordered it. To add the wall across to the one on he lot was $1200. They said they would have to order the center hatch from moomba with it built in. Of course I picked that option on my new boat.

[BrettLee3232]

Pros: Works good
Cons: Factory material is not soft, very hot & shows scratches from people dragging their feet across it (or maybe it's just my friends/family) 🤣

If you are replacing with gator then I would for sure do it because it will be softer


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[mcdye]

Pros: Worth it.
Cons: can get hot, hard.

[JoelFett]

Plus 1 on all these comments. It gets HOT in the SC Sun, but it allows for those that don't want to listen and take off their shoes (mostly the old folks) to walk across without my foot in their butt.
I found that folding any beach towel into 1/4 guys the space perfectly and makes the sunpad usable.

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[rdlangston13]

Looks like we will have it.


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[supra790]

The used Mojo that is now mine didn't have this option -- which is odd since it has about everything else. Does anyone know if this could be a retro-fit for the center sun-pad panel that covers the engine? I assume this would be pretty pricey to do aftermarket wise (trying to order a complete panel from the factory).
I think an experienced upholster could add this. I could do it for you, but I'm in Bakersfield. I think they have the plastic portion for sale at greatlakesskipper.

2016 Supra SG 450

[The_Robo_Fighter]

Can you post pics of how you did it? Very interested in this idea...

Me too. Following........

[New Guy]

I've got a buddy with a 14 Mondo and I have a 14 Mojo. I have it and he doesn't. There is significantly more wear on his vinyl / rear hatch than mine. Just order it.

[dusty2221]

Current progress is below. I used a piece of 2" HDPE that started out 12x12. I pulled the seat cover off and cut out a section of foam slightly smaller than what needed to go so the new insert would be a nice tight fit. I used the foam as a template to match the angle in my upholstery and got it to a very close match.

Before mounting I cut a slit straight up the middle and the at the front made a V to the front corners and used staples to hold the vinyl down nice and snug. On the rear of the seat there is Velcro I wanted to maintain so the vinyl got cut and stitched to what you see below and this allowed the Velcro to be reused all the way across keeping everything tight. Also, mine has a strip of aluminum that covers the seam and the Velcro, but it wont go on until the seat goes in the boat.

To mount it I pre drilled holes in the new step and the seat base, then counter drilled the 2" piece so the screw heads would end up close to flush. The new step is thru bolted with locking nuts. Before I bolted it down I rounded over all of the corners and edges.

I made a template out of cardboard and shipped it out to gator step today so they can cut a pad that matches the rest if my flooring.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/b5623ef64c3ad409a3dbae81666f01ae.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/051c1836f91551a657f4e5aa7dcbe4fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/9f4ca4a61d75c298c1a85e094667a49b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/0b44f983a516f21fe3e35b1e8c26fedf.jpg

[mcdye]

Bravo Dusty, awesome work again!

[kaneboats]

Gotta love the guys who will take a knife and hack into their 100k boat with the knowledge they will make it better than it was.

Knew a guy in high school that when he was 18 bought a brand new Z-28 Camaro. Before he made his first payment he pulled it in the shop and tore the motor down. Of course, his Dad ran a speed supplies shop so he knew he was going to make it better. Still . . .

[boater4life]

I've got a buddy with a 14 Mondo and I have a 14 Mojo. I have it and he doesn't. There is significantly more wear on his vinyl / rear hatch than mine. Just order it.

Hatin' on my boat Mark! LOL!

Cody - Some people like it and some people don't. I wouldn't be upset if I had it currently and I think it's a good idea but if I had to do it all over again, I might still pass on it. It's only a $300 option from SC but not sure how much longer it extends the life of the vinyl to have it. If I replace my vinyl 1 year sooner than someone who has the walk thru, was it worth the $$? Not sure. But that number could be 5 years so who knows.

Also, with the walk thru you get more seams where the vinyl starts and stops. From what I've seen, most of the wear comes from the seams and the stitching. Just something to think about.

Most people I've observed on various boats walk on the outside panels anyway. If the rider getting out of the water is standing on the swim platform, the next person coming to the platform would be right in that person's face if they walked down the middle. Also, we tend to set our gear (board, life jacket, rope) on the middle section which leads people to walk to the outside.

The pro's and con's are different from each boat owner so you'll have to figure out which is the best option for the way you'll use the boat. I don't think you'll be disappointed with whatever choice you make!

Pics are 3 summers and 285 hours on the boat, very little wear if any at all.
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[New Guy]

Lol! Who said I was talking about your boat bud! Besides you have cup holders in the back and I don't which sucks BTW.

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[KG's Supra24]

I could make a case for doing the full cushion. We sit/lay on ours alot and miss it at times.