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Joined: 23 Apr 1987
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:30 pm    Post subject: Slippery deck Reply with quote

Hello,

My 05 Exocet Cross has become a bit slippery on both the padded and non
Padded area of the deck when sailing barefoot Any suggestions for making the deck grippier?

Thanks
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Jim.od3



Joined: 25 Aug 2012
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For the deck I've had decent luck with the "re-dek traction system".
http://www.windance.com/Re-Dek-Kit-8oz-ACAP2371/

Not sure what you can do with the deck pad.
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isobars



Joined: 12 Dec 1999
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd start by spraying on the traction paint mentioned so often here (Monster?); little risk there. If that failed, I'd lay on the usual NSI pad material I use so often; it works fine on top of bare deck or other pads. Or maybe the original pads will come off fairly easily with a razor blade knife plus lifting tension at the receding glue line. I've also had some success adding grooves in slippery pads with a Dremel tool and a straightedge ... a quick process after a couple of minutes' practice.

ANYTHING which prevents doing the splits at high speed is worth the effort or expense.
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LUCARO



Joined: 07 Dec 1997
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

go for this

http://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=303

over re-dek

Switching out the pads is a good option too
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U2U2U2



Joined: 06 Jul 2001
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 7:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Re-dek works, but its paint on with a roller or brush

I have been using GOOP Anti skid epoxy with grit, maybe 15-20 for a spray can, available from WesT Marine........ last years board is ok yet.

many have said the MONSTER product above is great...try that one next time

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