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Thread: Rhino Lining on the Platform?
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02-20-2009, 12:13 AM #1
Rhino Lining on the Platform?
I have been looking at replacing my platform pads, anyone ever considered spraying the platform with Rhino lining material?
It is better barefoot!
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02-20-2009, 12:55 AM #2
I've seen it done and it looks and works really nice.
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02-20-2009, 08:53 AM #3Senior Member
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I ask why doesn't anyone use teak? I see more post concerning coverings on the fiberglass platform than any mention of problems with the teak. I would suggest that some of you consider it next time, one thing that can't be argued is it is gorgeous looking and it makes the boat look elegant!
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02-20-2009, 10:24 AM #4Senior Member
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That would be hard on the knees.
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02-20-2009, 10:36 AM #5
I'll play on this one.
After having teak on everything prior to the LSV i'd NEVER go back to teak! It's a freaking pain in the rear to keep nice, slippery and gets dinged easily from boards. See the nice one below from my Tigé? Looked that way for maybe 1-2 outings then it started looking like crap! So you have to start all over to keep nice! Good Riddence!!
Rhino, LineX and others are hard on the knees and hands! I know this guy who had it for one season on his platform, his wife and kids complained so much he had to buy a new platform! No lie! I have LineX in my truck bed and i'll tell you there's no way it would be on my platform!2007 Mobius LSV
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02-20-2009, 12:26 PM #6Senior Member
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I had a teak deck on the MC that was over 30 years old and it still looked great. So I know that back then MC (mastercraft for those who need an abbreviation cheat sheet) used old growth teak and the cheaper inboard companies used young or cheap teak (probably chinese teak). Now I am worried that we have chinese teak on our LS.
I think I will design a balsa wood deck for those with TKS (Tender knee syndrome, again a ABBV.cheat sheet). That way everyone can have a pretty wood platform and not try to put 40 grit, Plasti-Dip, supplementary cooling systems or used tires on their fiberglass decks.
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02-20-2009, 08:55 PM #7MrsZ Guest
Zegm, Thats kind of funny! To be economical (and green?), we could also use used ergo mats from the plant!
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02-20-2009, 11:18 PM #8
We'll know tomorrow.
I'll post pics tomorrow night, gonna be a busy day.
Getting back to work on the stereo.It is better barefoot!
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02-21-2009, 10:09 PM #9
Platform Pictures
It was late before I got back to the house and it was raining.
I will take more tomorrow in the day light!It is better barefoot!
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02-22-2009, 10:56 PM #10
more platform shots
Here are some daylight shots.
Very Happy with the finished look.It is better barefoot!