Non-skid for aluminum floors

[chrisgt]

I'm building an aluminum boat and an concerned that the floor will be extremely slippery, what works well to avoid slipping?

 

[redneck joe]

used this on trailer fenders, outdoor wood steps, indoor garage steps, all good. Comes in many widths

 

[airshot]

Consider getting a rubber horse stall mat. Put one in my side x side bed years ago and it works perfect. You do need to allow some air under it, so I bought some left over mesh made from plastic that is used when pouring concrete to keep it from seperating when it cracks. About a 1 1/2" mesh, about 3/32 thick and extremely tough. Laid a piece in the bed then layer the rubber stall mat. That was about 5 years back and no corrosion as water cannot get trapped under it. Just some food for thought here......

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

Maybe do some rhino liner or truck bed coating over the whole floor. Basically painting and adding traction all at once.

 

[JimS123]

Acid etching aluminum primer topcoated with non-skid tennis court paint.

Looks good so far. I'll report back after we get her in the water.

 

[redneck joe]

are those actual cloth life vests??

 

[Stinnett21]

EVA foam boat decking.