Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 General Sailing Forum
 What's on your Steps?		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

John P
Captain

Member Avatar

USA
324 Posts
Initially Posted - 04/19/2006 :  09:28:01  Show Profile  Visit John P's Homepage
So, I removed my companionway steps and sanded them down, then applied several coats of Teak Oil and the results are beautiful!! Only issue is that the wood is much darker where the rubber treads were glued down.

Question: What do you have on your steps for traction? Did you put the rubber back on? Nothing? Something different? I am looking for some ideas!

Thanks.
'84, C-25, SR/FK, #4663, "ILLUSIONS", Chazy, NY (Lake Champlain)
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/illusions
Edited by - on

dlucier
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
7583 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  10:22:23  Show Profile
Last year, a sailor friend of mine gave me some adhesive backed rubber, non-skid that came in rolls about an inch wide. The rubber nonskid is easy on bare feet yet provides excellent traction. I think he said it was used on stairways in office buildings.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

JimB517
Past Commodore

Members Avatar

USA
3285 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  11:23:00  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I got 1 inch wide, adhesive backed non stick (like sandpaper) from WM. I have several strips on each step in a decorative pattern. I use teak oil on all the interior wood.

I've slipped down the wet stairs one to many times before I put these strips on.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

clayC
Navigator

Members Avatar

USA
207 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  11:52:06  Show Profile
I took sand from two of my very favorite places, pure white sand from the Bahamas, and red sand from Canyonlands Utah, mixed them together and sprinkled it on my steps after a coat of Cetol. Even though it seemed kinda romantic at the time, it looks pretty crappy. I should have mixed it in the Cetol before putting it down. But I dont slip!

Clay
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Champipple
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
6855 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  12:01:43  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
Only question I have is "What Rubber Strips?"
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

dlucier
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
7583 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  12:16:20  Show Profile
[url="http://www.safewaytraction.com/SafetyTrackNonSlipTape.htm"]SAFETY TRACK® RESILIENT 3500 SERIES NON SLIP TAPES[/url]

<i>Safety Track® Resilient is a softer, rubberized non slip tape. Because it's made of a rubberized material, it's comfortable enough for bare foot traffic, yet tough enough to withstand heavy boot, shoe, or cart traffic. Engineered as a premier performer, 3500 Resilient is a perfect solution for helping to prevent slips and falls on most industrial and commercial applications.</i>

<i>Standard Sizes: Roll lengths: 60'

Roll widths: 1", 2", 3" 4" 6" 12" 18" 24" 36" 48"

Die Cut: 6" x 24"</i>
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

ClamBeach
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

3072 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  13:38:11  Show Profile
Just plain Cetol on the steps here...
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

dlucier
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
7583 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  13:45:27  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ClamBeach</i>
<br />Just plain Cetol on the steps here...
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

That's what I have too...I added the non-skid strips because I feared permanent bodily damage from my spills, as opposed to just being temporarily hobbled, on the slick Cetol steps.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Lightnup
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1016 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  13:59:11  Show Profile
Steps? You guys have steps? You know, jumping into and out of the cabin never did seem quite right. Just kidding.

Just plain old Cetol here, but I like the idea of the rubber non-skid strips.

Steve
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Downbucket
Navigator

Members Avatar

USA
188 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  14:19:51  Show Profile
Don:

Thanks for the info. I checked the website and they also sell it by the foot: 1'x12" for $4.00.

I sanded my stairs last weekend and will be applying cetol. I was going to purchase the safety strips at West Marine but I like the Safety Track better.

Thanks.

Will
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

dlucier
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
7583 Posts
Response Posted - 04/19/2006 :  14:30:57  Show Profile
Will,

I don't know if these are what I used since they were given to me. The site that I listed just happened to one of the first to pop up when I googled for "non skid tape".
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

John P
Captain

Members Avatar

USA
324 Posts
Response Posted - 04/20/2006 :  13:31:53  Show Profile  Visit John P's Homepage
Fortunately, my rubber treads are still in good shape. Just need to clean off the old adhesive and reapply. Thanks for the responses.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

djn
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

USA
1561 Posts
Response Posted - 04/20/2006 :  14:31:35  Show Profile
The first week we had the boat, my oldest daughter (21 years old) slipped going into the cabin and brused her tailbone. That was last December and it is still sore if she sits for more then 1/2 hour. I am going with full sandpaper type nonskip covering the entire step. I know this might seem like overkill but I am mad at the step and don't care to look at it any longer!!! Cheers.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.