Treadmaster for seats

[cagey]

Is this a good idea or is there a better but similar in price method please
K

 

[harvey38]

No, bloody uncomfortable. Sorry, can't think of an alternative but why would you want to put it on seats?

 

[PetiteFleur]

Agree - the diamond shaped treadmaster is horrible to sit on. The smoother treadmaster may be better but no experience of it.

 

[Kelpie]

Treadmaster is one of those things from the 1970s, like Angel Delight, that I'm amazed you can still buy. Awful stuff. I've just finished peeling it all off my cockpit floor, to be replaced by Interdeck.

Interdeck is fine to sit on by the way. You need to touch it up quite often but no need to sand first so that takes seconds.

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

It sandpapers the seat of your salopettes, wearing them out prematurely.
The seats of the Glenans 5.70s which used to be used at the now defunct Glenans base in Baltimore had their cockpit seats painted with non-slip deck paint, and the professionals, i.e. Base Manager and his/her assistant, who were basically on Minimum Wage, plus any long-term volunteers from France, used to end the season literally "without an arse in their pants" and could ill afford to replace them!

 

[cagey]

Thanks everyone, that was a resounding no.
K

 

[robmcg]

The smooth treadmaster is fine for cockpit seats and won't wear out the seat of your trousers like the diamond pattern stuff does. I can't think of a better non skid surface to have - interdeck as suggested is fine but not remotely in the same league as treadmaster for overall grip, especially when wet.

 

[LadyInBed]

is there a better but similar in price method please

I don't know how the price compares!
Teak alternatives: 4 options for decking that doesn’t cost the earth

 

[Keith-i]

I’ve got smooth Treadmaster on my cockpit seats and it is absolutely fine. Sufficiently soft/supple to provide grip for standing on and both durable and professional looking for sitting on. I find the diamond pattern now looks a bit old fashioned.

 

[Praxinoscope]

Not only is the diamond Treadmaser a swine to clean it is bloody uncomfortable to sit on, haven’t used the smooth Treadmaster but it sounds like a good alternative.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

The EV Foam works extremely well for me. Great on bottoms and knees . I don't bother with cockpit cushions when underway now. Very easy to fit too.

35.4"X94.5" EVA Foam Boat Marine Flooring Teak Decking Mat Waterproof Non-slip | eBay

 

[NormanS]

The clue is in the name. Treadmaster was developed for standing on, and is excellent for providing a safe non-slip deck. A smooth version is available for seating, but will not provide non-slip safe footing. Your choice.

 

[Kelpie]

The EV Foam works extremely well for me. Great on bottoms and knees . I don't bother with cockpit cushions when underway now. Very easy to fit too.

35.4"X94.5" EVA Foam Boat Marine Flooring Teak Decking Mat Waterproof Non-slip | eBay

I'm very interested in this stuff but I've not seen it in the flesh. I'm guessing it's somewhere between flexiteek and a camping mat in durability/softness. How long have you had it and how well is it standing up to wear?

 

[bluerm166]

I have the diamond pattern on my cockpit seats and it's there so that when I fly back into the cockpit to alter the tiller or throttle etc. ,having been forward on deck to clear a line ,I have absolute faith that I won't slip,altho of course I may trip on something else.Accepted that the smooth but textured version may well be better although the build- up is thinner.
Barefeet is not an issue with the heavy texture because i find deckshoes essential anyway to prevent damaged toes. ( How can you sail in crocs ?)
Yes I use seat cushions on occasion but I do seem to spend a lot of time standing up.

Yes Interdeck is very good indeed and lasts remarkably well on the deck.I can't understand why people splash out on the Awlgrip variety unless they are covering an imperfect deck or International is not distributed where they are.
Whilst it is excellent non-slip Interdeck is so abrasive that it takes out summer trouser knees in short order when you have to kneel at the anchor locker .

 

[LONG_KEELER]

I'm very interested in this stuff but I've not seen it in the flesh. I'm guessing it's somewhere between flexiteek and a camping mat in durability/softness. How long have you had it and how well is it standing up to wear?

I think I am into my 3rd season with the EVA Foam.

Longevity has been excellent. The only bit that has shown a little wear is the bit where you step onto the boat from the pontoon but you would have to look closely to see it. I have also used it on the cockpit steps down to the saloon and is holding up well. I have used it down below but it does show the dirt more than say a teak and holly floorboard. It's lovely on the knees and feet though. I might experiment with the grey colour down below next time. It's also sticky backed where you would expect problems in a cockpit open to the weather but I have only had to stick down a very small edge.

 

[Kelpie]

I think I am into my 3rd season with the EVA Foam.

Longevity has been excellent. The only bit that has shown a little wear is the bit where you step onto the boat from the pontoon but you would have to look closely to see it. I have also used it on the cockpit steps down to the saloon and is holding up well. I have used it down below but it does show the dirt more than say a teak and holly floorboard. It's lovely on the knees and feet though. I might experiment with the grey colour down below next time. It's also sticky backed where you would expect problems in a cockpit open to the weather but I have only had to stick down a very small edge.

Sounds excellent, thank you.

 

[cagey]

I think I am into my 3rd season with the EVA Foam.

Longevity has been excellent. The only bit that has shown a little wear is the bit where you step onto the boat from the pontoon but you would have to look closely to see it. I have also used it on the cockpit steps down to the saloon and is holding up well. I have used it down below but it does show the dirt more than say a teak and holly floorboard. It's lovely on the knees and feet though. I might experiment with the grey colour down below next time. It's also sticky backed where you would expect problems in a cockpit open to the weather but I have only had to stick down a very small edge.

Thanks for recommendation I thought I had got it wrong but hopefully not.
K

 

[gavin400]

How have you finished the edges of the EVA Foam
I have Treadmaster on the wheelhouse sole where there are 3 removeable panels for engine access and I cant imagine the EVA Foam edges coping well with the panels being removed and replaced?

I have EVA Foam on the cabin sole and it is good but it does hold dirt in the recessed joints and shows dirt on the surface so I spend a lot of time cleaning it - mine is light grey with black recessed joints

I think I am into my 3rd season with the EVA Foam.

Longevity has been excellent. The only bit that has shown a little wear is the bit where you step onto the boat from the pontoon but you would have to look closely to see it. I have also used it on the cockpit steps down to the saloon and is holding up well. I have used it down below but it does show the dirt more than say a teak and holly floorboard. It's lovely on the knees and feet though. I might experiment with the grey colour down below next time. It's also sticky backed where you would expect problems in a cockpit open to the weather but I have only had to stick down a very small edge.

 

[Kelpie]

How have you finished the edges of the EVA Foam
I have Treadmaster on the wheelhouse sole where there are 3 removeable panels for engine access and I cant imagine the EVA Foam edges coping well with the panels being removed and replaced?

I have EVA Foam on the cabin sole and it is good but it does hold dirt in the recessed joints and shows dirt on the surface so I spend a lot of time cleaning it - mine is light grey with black recessed joints

Do you get much ingrained dirt in the foam itself? Just trying to understand how soft it is.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

How have you finished the edges of the EVA Foam
I have Treadmaster on the wheelhouse sole where there are 3 removeable panels for engine access and I cant imagine the EVA Foam edges coping well with the panels being removed and replaced?

I have EVA Foam on the cabin sole and it is good but it does hold dirt in the recessed joints and shows dirt on the surface so I spend a lot of time cleaning it - mine is light grey with black recessed joints

Hi
I have only laid the EVA foam in areas that stay in situ . The only bits that move are the hinged cockpit seats/lockers which I suppose don't really count .