Is This A Good Alternative To Treadmaster? If So What Is It?

[Jokani]

Spotted a boat for sale with what looks like a good alternative to treadmaster, anyone any idea what it is and if it is actually good?

Full listing here with more pics

 

[pvb]

Link doesn't seem to work at the moment...

 

[Jokani]

Link doesn't seem to work at the moment...

Bum, should have checked, thanks, updated.

 

[pvb]

Might it be KiwiGrip? Whatever it is, it's been very well applied, although it's strange that some fittings look to be on top of the surface, which would normally require headlining/trim to be removed.

 

[Rappey]

Is it a paint or a material/sheet of something ?
Maybe something like this ? Pro Grip Sheet - 110cm x 185cm | Dinghy Sailing at sailboats.co.uk

 

[Robin]

There used (like 25 years or more back)to be a smoother version of Treadmaster, looks like this. Not sure but Vetus maybe did something similar too back then.

 

[Lightwave395]

Both my prievously owned Dehlers (36db and 35CWS) had recessed deck mouldings with inset non-slip panels - a smooth thin rubbery material. Lasted about 3 -5 years after which it usually went from pale grey to a yellow colour, not attractive but still retained it's non slip properties. Back in the mid nineties it was around £300+ to replace

 

[duncan99210]

Treadmaster do two patterns: the diamond shape incised pattern and a “smooth” pattern. I’ve fitted the smooth pattern on my Hurley 18 cockpit seats and hatch, replacing the original smooth pattern stuff which had begun to break up. Good non slip surface but nicer to sit on than the diamond pattern. Link to some here Treadmaster - Marine Scene

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

Treadmaster do two patterns: the diamond shape incised pattern and a “smooth” pattern. I’ve fitted the smooth pattern on my Hurley 18 cockpit seats and hatch, replacing the original smooth pattern stuff which had begun to break up. Good non slip surface but nicer to sit on than the diamond pattern. Link to some here Treadmaster - Marine Scene

The main drawback of using these kinds of materials on cockpit seats is wear and tear to the seat of the oilskins. Faux teak is a better solution. Fortunately my present boat has non-slip patterned GRP on all the horizontal surfaces, but if I had kept my previous one I would have replaced the failing teak slats with faux teak.

 

[alahol2]

The main drawback of using these kinds of materials on cockpit seats is wear and tear to the seat of the oilskins. Faux teak is a better solution. Fortunately my present boat has non-slip patterned GRP on all the horizontal surfaces, but if I had kept my previous one I would have replaced the failing teak slats with faux teak.

The 'smooth' Treadmaster is very non-abrasive. It doesn't mark or abrade skin and definitely has no adverse effect on oilskins. Having said that, it is surprisingly non-slip. Had it on the cockpit seats for several years and it seems to be very robust too.
I'd be happy to use it on deck. My decks are painted non-slip.

 

[pvb]

The 'smooth' Treadmaster is very non-abrasive. It doesn't mark or abrade skin and definitely has no adverse effect on oilskins. Having said that, it is surprisingly non-slip. Had it on the cockpit seats for several years and it seems to be very robust too.

As I recall, we had Treadmaster Smooth on the coamings of a Westerly Corsair. Grips but doesn't shred fabrics. In contrast, the conventional Treadmaster diamond-pattern stuff we had on the deck resulted in my wife buying new bikini bottoms on a regular basis!