Marine Carpeting, Boat Mats, & Non-Skid Accessories

Boat Carpeting, Floor Mats for Boats, and Non-Skid Marine Accessories Resources and Information

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Marine Carpeting, Boat Mats, and Non-Skid Accessories FAQs

Why should I use Incom’s Gator Grip traction tape on my boat?

Advanced formulation has been a process of product testing, customer feedback, and a study of in-field performance. Gator Grip offers the following improvements to help perform your applications. The adhesive system offers high initial tack and longevity while offering better temperature, chemical, and UV resistance. The liner backing has real-world advantages such as better moisture stability coupled with lay-flat properties and prevents tearing during large panel OEM applications. 

Gator Grip® Advanced is a great choice for both indoor and outdoor environments offering our highest wear resistance and weather ability. Gator Grip® Advanced offers excellent chemical and oil resistance for a wide variety of applications.

Recommended product for long-term and OEM applications. Gator Grip® Advanced is certified by the National Flooring Safety Institute 101-A “High-Traction”, and meets or exceeds OSHA 1910.24, 1910.26. Meets or exceeds ANSI A137.1/A326.3 Dynamic Coefficient of Friction Test. AS/NZS 4586 Pendulum Test, considered "low slip potential" by UKSRG.

Why should I carpet my boat?

Carpeting your boat offers several benefits. There are many styles and colors of marine carpeting to choose from. You can either install boat carpeting yourself or have it professionally installed. The following are a few of the advantages of installing carpet on your boat: 

• Safety: The deck of a boat can become quite slippery out on the water, increasing the risk of falling down, or worse– falling overboard. Fortunately, boat carpeting provides friction, allowing you and your passengers to maintain your footing no matter how much water accumulates on board. 

• Sound Reduction - The reverberation of footfalls can scare away fish and create a generally unpleasant noise. Thick fabric like carpet is perfect for absorbing sound and dampening steps. 

• Comfort - Unlike fiberglass, wood, or marine vinyl, boat carpeting is soft and padded, making it much more inviting and comfortable for you and your passengers to fish, ride, or just lounge around while enjoying your time out on the water. 

What boating safety equipment should I have on hand?

Bring a first aid kit along for all outings. This is especially important when fishing.

Since the sun reflects off the water, it is wise to consistently apply proper sun protection to make sure you don’t get burned. Sun protective clothing is a smart choice— it provides all-day protection that doesn’t need reapplying. Pro-tip: some sunscreen is toxic for the marine environment and repels fish, who can smell even trace amounts on bait. For any part of your body not covered by UPF clothing, use sunscreen that’s both reef-safe and fish-friendly.

While some boats are simply too large for this to be practical, carrying a paddle or two on board is a good idea in many cases. Even if you can’t paddle all the way back to a marina or dock when your engine goes, you may be able to reach the closest bit of land and wait for help. A good anchor with enough chains will also be helpful.

We’ve written extensively on the importance of a VHF radio, but it simply can’t be overstated. Cell phones aren’t enough in many areas, and you’ll be glad to have security.

Be alert to changing conditions on the water and aware of weather that can change quickly. The danger of boating in a storm is no joke!

Finally, bring plenty of drinking water for everyone on board to stay hydrated. In the face of unexpected problems, you don’t want to be caught stuck on your boat with an insufficient water supply.

Why should boaters follow U.S. Coastguard safety regulations? 

Boating on various waterways is similar to automobiles out on the roads and highways—safety devices are designed to keep people safe. Thousands of accidents occur, many of which have a high probability of injury and a substantial number of cases resulting in death.

Specifically, in 2020 the Coast Guard counted 5,265 recreational boating accidents resulting in 767 deaths, 3,191 injuries, and approximately $62.5 million of property damage. Where the cause of death was known, 75% of fatal boating accident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with reported life jacket usage, 86% were not wearing a life jacket.

Since most accidents occur unexpectedly, there may not be sufficient time to put on a life jacket, especially when stowed away in a locker. In cases where a person is thrown overboard, it is harder than you think to get them back on board, which can be assisted with proper equipment. Always be sure personal floatation devices (PFDs) are in good and serviceable condition. For extra protection, equip your PFDs with a whistle and emergency light.

What are some of the most popular boating safety equipment? 

Type I, offshore life jackets provide the most buoyancy and are specifically designed for rough, open waters, where rescue might be delayed. They are also designed to turn an unconscious person face-up in the water.

Given that man-overboard situations can be sudden and deadly when boating offshore, automatically inflating PFDs are a must. Automatic inflation relies mostly on a dissolvable bobbin with a spring/pin arrangement. The water dissolves the bobbin, and the spring-powered pin punches the CO2 canister for inflation. Because the spring/pin arrangement can fail, every automatically inflating PFD has a manual cord and oral inflation tube. Many PFDs designed for offshore boating include pockets for PLBs and strobe lights.

A ditch bag must contain the items needed to call for help and to survive in a life raft while waiting for rescue. A ditch bag must be kept in an accessible location on board, ready for immediate removal should the need arise.

We recommend against trying to adapt a duffel bag or using a dry bag. Rather, we advise using bags specifically designed for abandon-ship/survival situations. What features should your ditch bag have? Floatation, water-resistance, bright colors for visibility, carrying straps, and tethers for sure. Additionally, we suggest looking for a bag with well-designed dividers so you can organize your gear. Finally, the bag must be large enough to contain survival gear plus food and water for you and all others on board.

A life raft is designed to keep the passengers of a sunk, capsized, or burned boat alive until they can be rescued. Although every offshore boater hopes to never need their life raft, it is the most important piece of equipment aboard. Life rafts leave the passengers aboard with little protection from the elements but are designed for visibility to aid with rescue efforts. Although much-needed safety devices, they should only be used as a last resort. Whenever possible, it is safer to stay aboard your main vessel even if it is damaged.