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GaryB
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Initially Posted - 06/20/2010 : 19:47:50

I'm investigating this for sometime many years in the future (hopefully). This might be an alternative to repainting the topsides when the time finally comes.

The company I'm talking with at this time (not the same as the link below) says this stuff should last 5+ years out in the sun and should cost approximately $16.00/linear ft. plus installation.

You can get it in plain white or with graphics. The stuff comes in 54" wide rolls.

In addition, if it gets damaged a small area can be easily replaced.

This is another place here in Texas I might call just for an estimate -->> http://www.skinzwraps.com/indexhome.html

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GaryB
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Edited by - GaryB on 06/20/2010 19:49:57

Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/20/2010 : 21:31:36

Can you get it with a textured surface so you aren't sliding across the boat when it gets wet?

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 : 04:07:51

Chris, I think he's talking topsides as in freeboard, not as in deck.

Gary, mybe you could get a couple of square feet of white and put it on your bow to see how it holds up to erosion caused by salt water and wave action. If this were to work, you'll be opening a potentially huge market for the manufacturer. Maybe they'll do your boat for free as a marketing tool?

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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 : 05:25:09

Re reading this this morning, I think you're right John. However, a wrap that would take the beating from the sun on thedeck would be more beneficial to me than for the topsides.

You could do some pretty cool custom graphics this way though without the expense or permanence of a paint job. Interesting to think about.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 : 06:38:14

I think this would be very cool if it withstands the beating. I bet they could make shapes that would outline the non-slip areas of the deck. I'd be willing to test it if they'd be willing to clean up the mess if it didn't work.

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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 : 07:05:38

I'm suspicious that on deck, any exposed edges of this stuff would be vulnerable to damage from boat-shoes, jib clews, etc. For the hull, I'd wait to see up close how it works on some other people's boats. Vinyl graphics can get scuffed and scarred by fenders, not to mention docks and other boats.

Edited by - Stinkpotter on 06/21/2010 07:09:57

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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 : 10:16:12

What??? Is it cheaper if an advertisement comes with it?

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/21/2010 : 10:25:47

From what my contact is telling me this stuff is tougher than normal vinyl since it's designed for use on boats. She also said if it get's damaged it's relatively easy to cut out the damaged area and replace it with new material. I'm going to see if I can get a piece of it to test.

The Skinzwrap I referred to in my initial post has a 5 year warranty. Not sure what my contacts warranty is yet.

Here are a couple of quotes from Skinzwrap's website about the durability of it on cars. I assume boats would be just as good. It's also been applied to some jets used in the movies. See the Gallery section on their website.

"It had performance applications, and I liked that," said Fox, 57, an entrepreneur with investments in radio and other businesses "The way I look at it, I don't have to wash it, and it's more durable than paint."

Simon Dawson of Houston hired SkinzWraps to coat his team's Ferrari 430 race car because the material is lighter and more durable than paint.

"If the body takes a shot in a race, it also holds it together,". said Dawson, business sponsorship manager for Risi Competizione, run by Risi Ferrari-Maserati of Houston and Austin. "It's just a complete package.

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JimGo
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Response Posted - 02/17/2012 : 10:18:18

Gary, what ever happened with this? Did you get to test it out? Did you get any price estimates for a C25?

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 02/18/2012 : 20:09:59

No I called a vendor my company uses for decals and they said they could get the stuff and would have to get back with me for a quote. They never called back and I left several messages with the same result so I just blew it off.

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