Alternative to teak cockpit grating?

[Razorfish]

Has anyone found a cheap alternative to teak cockpit gratings?

My current grating is in a very bad condition and I am considering my options. I did wonder about GRP or Plastic gratings; has anyone tried these?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Razorfish]

oh come on, someone must have tried something!

;-)

 

[zambant]

Me too

I'm watching to see suggestions as well

 

[Billjratt]

I think there are some interlocking plastic waffles that can be made into a grating, and google search indicates fiberglass now available.
they will all suffer from the dirt underneath problem, and will be more abrasive on the cockpit floor over a long period.

 

[Gwylan]

Search for Aquaplan, www.aquaplan.com and look at their french language site for DALLE-TOITURE & DRAINANTE - these are high density tiles made of what look like compressed rubber bands
We used them to replace our knackered teak flooring and never looked back - they are great, you can cut them to size. Lift out to hose the cockpit through once a year. They let the water drain through, absorb noise, very easy on the feet, don't creak - and the red does not look too bad. Never have to teak oil them either
Sadly no idea where you can buy them in England - have some spares lurking in the garage.
Way better and cheaper than teak!

 

[Tidewaiter2]

I think there are some interlocking plastic waffles that can be made into a grating, and google search indicates fiberglass now available.
they will all suffer from the dirt underneath problem, and will be more abrasive on the cockpit floor over a long period.

Technix in Soton do them plus a rubber mat type like the interlocking doormat.
Does anyone have a method to keep the dirt underneath down, apart from clean, clean and clean again?

 

[ianat182]

If you Google for www.coroseal they have what are called 'walkway gratings' and are similar to the ones on the yacht I race on. They can be cut to shape and are easily removed to wash the cockpit down. 4 colour types are offered. Could be the same 'waffle' grids mentioned above.

ianat182

 

[Razorfish]

thanks everyone - I will investigate further and if I find something really good I'll post it on here.

Cheers!

 

[FrancisRutter]

I tried plastic 'waffle' type grating once. They looked like the matting in changing room showers. They looked fine when I put them down but the first time the boat heeled they just slid over the cockpit floor and doubled themselves up. You need something more solid than that.

 

[accessindustrial]

If you’re looking for a durable and low-maintenance alternative, you might want to consider FRP solutions. Products like frp grating canada are widely used in marine environments because they’re lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and provide excellent slip resistance even when wet. Unlike some plastic waffle mats that can shift around, FRP grating can be securely installed and holds up well under constant exposure to water and debris. It could be a more long-term and reliable option compared to traditional cockpit gratings.

 

[Aeolus]

I bought iroko boards and made a grate a bit like this. It's raised a couple of inches off the cockpit floor so it's easy for water to drain away. There are two length-ways boards underneath and the top boards are glued and also screwed from below so there's no visible metalwork. It's lasted about 15 years so far.

 

[Seashoreman]

If you’re looking for a durable and low-maintenance alternative, you might want to consider FRP solutions. Products like frp grating canada are widely used in marine environments because they’re lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and provide excellent slip resistance even when wet. Unlike some plastic waffle mats that can shift around, FRP grating can be securely installed and holds up well under constant exposure to water and debris. It could be a more long-term and reliable option compared to traditional cockpit gratings.

I doubt if you will get a response from a 16 year old post, probably and hopefully found what he was looking for?

 

[MoodySabre]

google swimming pool grating

 

[alahol2]

Like Aeolus I made a 'grating' from Iroko bench slats screwed and glued to cross pieces. My slats run longitudinally. The grating is in two parts to ease lifting for cleaning. Untreated, it still looks good 7/8 years down the line. Good non - slip.

 

[MM5AHO]

I have just finished a new grating made from Iroko. Cost me about £30 for the wood used for it.