What is everyone’s thoughts on the rubber traction pad cockpit flooring option

[DJ Murda]

Cockpit flooring: carpet vs rubber traction pad upgrade
ordering a 520L and plan to keep the boat for a good while and wanted to hear the plus and minuses of those who have had it.
thanks

[jstbass]

GO rubber, Traction pad floor. Very easy to maintain. Cleans up well. You dont have to worry about stuff getting on the floor vs carpet.

[flyingwillie]

I ordered mine with rubber. Haven’t seen it yet but I’ve heard nothing but positive comments from those that have it. My dealer told me it was a must have.

[z520brewer]

I have a z520c 2011. can I upgrade my carpet to the rubber floor?

[LV Z521]

I have it in my 2019 520L. I really like it

[fishinarc]

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[CaymasRodney]

Go with the upgrade flooring verses carpet. Not only for all the previous reasons but it also dries quite fast. Nothing stays wet more than the floor of boat after a rain.

absolutely loved mine.

[trashmanssd]

I love mine also. Stays drier, cleans easily, wipe off pickerel and other fish slime, doesnt smell from said fish slime and being wet from a rain, takes seconds to vacuum instead of for ever trying to get sand out on the carpet (lot ponds around here with sand ramps so you get a ton sand in your boat and in your truck. Having it is kinda like having weather tech mats for your cockpit area.

[DJ Murda]

Thanks everyone! First time posting here .. traded in the skeeter for a custom
build 520L cup package. 8-10 weeks out is the timeframe now

[Whiteboat]

I have it on my Z520c and love it. Always looks clean and is a lot drier.

[dave540]

Don't put Armorall on it. I bought a used 2019 521L and it had been detailed and they put it on the rubber flooring and now it is slick. I'll be glad when it wears off.

[wadedon]

Does it go over the carpet or is the carpet removed? I bought a 521l in the showroom and it has carpet. I like the mat idea

[coloblt]

I wish I had ordered my boat with the traction pad. Oversight when I ordered my boat...

[M-D]

OP, not meaning to hijack your thread, just wanting to add more to it...
anyone got a photo of this in a boat?
Sounds interesting, can it be bought to install in a older boat?

[DJ Murda]

Pic comparison .. not sure how it compares to sea dek .. haven’t seen it in person yet but love the idea

[Ranger519VS]

where can you get traction padding?

[bigboyztoyz]

Wouldn't be without mine. Trip to Canada with slimy northerns and rinsed right off and dried right up..... Awesome stuff, only drawback is black is HOT in the summer on bare feet.

[mbeachy]

Love Mine. Definitely would not want carpet after having this.

[LewStulePH.D.]

where can you get traction padding?

You can wait for the next 'sell' @TackleWhorehouse™

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gato...page-GGSZ.html

Also check "McMaster-Carr™'

[Ranger519VS]

I have used Gatorskinz for step pads and to cover old graph mounting holes on the gunnel and really like the product. I am not sure about covering the whole floor with it tho.