Rubberizing the area behind the seat.

I just took delivery on my new 2010 Pro Angler. I'm in the process of giving a good coat of UV Protection, and so far have avoided applying anything to the area behind the seat. The reason is I want to put some kind of rubberized surface there so my dog can ride back there without skidding all around when standing. The problem I've run into is, none of the rubberized coatings that I was thinking of using are recommended for Polyethylene. My next thought was gluing a rubber mat there and just cutting out the hatch opening in the mat. Same problem can't find a glue to glue rubber to Polyethylene. My last case resort is to drill a few holes and mount a rubber mat and seal the bolt holes with silicone. But drilling holes in my brand new boat is not my first choice. Anyone out there with any ideas or experience with something like this. I've been a reader of this forum since before I even ordered the Pro Angler, and I want to thank you guys for all the neat and innovative ideas for transporting and storing my PA. That's why I came here with this question because there are a lot of creative people on this list. Thanks Tabasco Don

The rubbery mesh anti-slip drawer liner stuff works great for gear and other goodies above or below deck.

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TD,
I used 3M Super 77 spray contact adhesive to glue closed cell foam to the inside of my hatches for insulation. I've had no problems with it as of yet and have used my PA all year. You might try that. It comes in a spray can. I think I picked mine up at Home Depot. Try a small piece somewhere not noticeable to test first. Maybe on the inside of the hatch cover? Make sure you rough up surface with a medium fine sandpaper. Then clean well with a brake cleaner or other FAST evaporating degreaser. It just might do the trick for you.

I am using STS Silent Traction System product which has a very sticky back on it. Take a look at the KBF forum you'll see that Wilderness Systems Owners use this to help quite down their Kayaks. I think this will answer you questions. You can contact Chris the Owner at STS.

Here's a couple websites to help you out.
http://www.kayakbassfishing.com/kbfbb3/ ... 589#p80589

http://www.harmonygear.com/product/0/SI ... ction_Pads

This will do the trick.

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Thanks so much for the quick replies. I never expected it to be answered so quick. I took the dog out for some exercise and when I came back my questions were answered. Thank you all again for the help and I'm sure my dog will thank you too. I'll get started on it tomorrow. Gotta love this forum! Tabasco Don

Thanks to all you guys for the super fast answers to my problem. I posted a reply earlier today to thank you but I just checked again and it's not here. So I'll try again to get on here to thank you for your solutions and to say that I'll get started on the project tomorrow. If it comes out as good as I hope I'll try to figure out how to post some pics of it after I'm done. I don't know what I did wrong with my earlier thank you post, but I hope this one has better results. I love this forum and it never ceases to amaze me how much creativity, knowledge and experience is knocking around out there and how willing so many people are to share it. Thanks again, Tabasco Don

Get a carpet square and tie it on one corner. Dog sits on carpet. The rubber backed carpet square 18"X18" would be a great fit. Once you glue you will have a mess.

Good Luck

Aquaturf works great

Here in Canada we can get a product called Marine Goop. We use it to secure the FF transducer to the inside of the hull. It will peel off if you sell the yak and want to keep your fish finder. I would think it would work for your purpose as well. A tube costs $10. If you decide you would like some, my sister is coming up from Texas this weekend for a visit and she could bring some back and send it to you. (just can be a pain to send stuff from Canada to the states sometimes)

The bed of my Toyota Tacoma is made of plastic composite material. Great idea with no need for a bedliner, but everything in the world slides all over the place. I picked up a rubber mat for the bed. It requires no adhesive and doesn't slide on the bed at all and there is room for movement, but it doesn't move. With the rubber mat, anything I place in there stays put. I rarely need to tie anything down.
I mention this as a thought that you might be able to find a piece of the rubber mat to cut and place in the tank well.

Do you think that stainless steel pop rivettes would work?

I'm a firm believer in the Silent Traction System also. As we have 2 Pro Anglers and 2 other kayaks (Tarpons) we have placed the Silent Traction System on all 4 kayaks and have been very satisfied with it. It is made of a neoprene and you can get it with or without an adhesive backing. It doesn’t absorb heat, it doesn’t crack, it is tacky and helps with traction, it makes the boat quieter while moving around and banging things, it looks cool. We are also using another product from the same company a PVC that we are using in the tankwells, it allows water to flow through it, it has cushion to it, and it also eliminates a lot of sound that would travel thru your hull. You can purchase it in sheets so you can customize the size and shape you tour liking with some strong scissors, or razor blade.
Think of it as the Ninja Suit for your kayak.

Neoprene mesh for the tankwell.


Customized


Here is the PVC that we use for the tankwells



More PVC mesh


STS added to the rod holder location


STS added to the side trays


STS added to where the reel would hit the hull creating noise and wear on the reel.


Behind the seat tankwell


Tarpon 120 outfitted


Front of the 160


The STS work, holds up well, and it owned by a good family orientated person Chris Stewart



Jeremy

Thanks so much for the information, and the pictures really helped. I have spoken to Chris and he sent me a whole bunch of samples of different materials that they have. I was already thinking about other uses for some of his materials, but you post and the pictures really helped me. I'll be giving him a call on Monday to order the material. Since you have done so much with it, do you recommend getting it with the adhesive backing or getting it without and gluing it yourself. And if so what adhesive do you use I was planning on getting the adhesive backed material but wasn't sure if that would make it harder to work with. Thanks again, Tabasco Don

sure would like to get some of that for my pa. how do i get in contact with chris? that pvc would be nice too.

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You can reach Chris at Stewart Products at 615-883-3333. He's a really nice guy to talk to and very helpful. Sorry it took so long to get your answer to you my phone wouldn't let me log on last night. Tabasco Don