How Do We Get Treadmaster To Stick To Aluminum?

by John January 1, 2005

Question: We are having trouble getting our Treadmaster deck covering to stay stuck to our bare aluminum deck. What can you tell me about getting epoxy to stick to aluminum reliably?

How Did You Install Treadmaster On Your Aluminum Boat?

by John February 1, 2008

Question: When you were installing your Treadmaster, did you grind back to clean metal and glue it down, or did you, as I was advised, paint with epoxy first?

Our Hard Dodger, Third Time Is The Charm

by John June 1, 2008
The port side view of the cockpit of aluminum sailboat Morgan's Cloud showing the hard dodger and bimini.

Question: I notice from pictures that you have a hard top dodger and bimini on Morgan’s Cloud. Who designed and built those? Was it expensive? Any pit falls to avoid? Also, I am thinking of trying to be environmentally friendly and loading mine with solar panels, what do you think?

Diamonds Are A Woman’s Best Friend!

by Phyllis June 1, 2008
A view of the deck of aluminum sailboat Morgan's Cloud taken from the top of the mast, showing the Treadmaster deck covering.

Question: Three friends and I are outfitting my Skye 51′ for a five-year circumnavigation and we are replacing the old teak decks…I have heard many more pros than cons to Treadmaster and I would like to know your honest opinion on installation, upkeep, durability and general contentment with the product. Any input that you care [...]

Issues With Teak Deck Replacement On A Metal Boat

by Phyllis September 1, 2008
Phyllis uses a chisel and 5-lb maul to chip away the varnished eyebrow on aluminum sailboat Morgan's Cloud.

Question: We are hoping to draw on your experience with teak deck replacement on our steel sailboat…Despite our initial plan of just stemming the leaks for the short term until we sailed somewhere fun, they are just too bad and the deck has to go next spring/summer. While going through the process of finding someone [...]