Tjmrider

Does anyone know of anything like this? Long story short, I have to go up on my bow a lot to throw a front anchor. I would like to have some sort of clear grip pad to walk on that acts both as a grip pad and to protect my gelcoat. Will walking on the gelcoat damage it over time? I just dont want to damage the coat walking on the bow every time I go out to throw the anchor... Suggestions?

DrFeelgood

If the bow and the rest of the boat is constructed reasonably well then unless you're a real big boy I don't think you're going to hurt it by walking on it.

1Zoom

I have not seen a clear grip pad, however I have seen many boats using Marine Mat, and Sea Deck down the center of the deck. It gives a softer feeling when walking and is non slip. Stu Jones from Florida Power boat club did his Cigarette with it, so did Tank here on OSO. Look up a thread "Tank Back in the Saddle again" for photos. It looks nice and does what you are looking for.

Sydwayz

Buy a yoga mat. It works perfectly for such.

Plum_Crazy

There is also a clear spray-on grip that can be applied. Not sure what it's called. But, I had Mitcher T add this to my tunnel tab so I can stand on it in the water to work on the outboards.

Or you could just get some of those socks with grips on the sole like old people wear.

Tjmrider

Hahahahaha I am going to get some of those socks, You can find pretty stylish ones

Griff

I used 1" tape on my tubular swim platform. It sticks and holds up well.
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