Floor Mat Repair

[GoodCubanito]

Some of the mats on my 2016 242 LS are coming off... any recommendations on how to fix it without buying new ones?

Thanks,

 

[Robconn]

The two most aft mats literally came off in one piece last season. My boat is vintage 2016 as well. Stored in a closed garage in winter and placed under covered wet slip for the spring / summer months. Initially, I thought the same, just re-glueing. However, upon closer inspection, the mats that had separated were brittle compared to the rest of the boat mats.
Did you re-use mats? Or decide which fix to resolve issue?
I spent nearly 6 hrs just removing the factory adhesive and roughly $45.00 on acetone, rags, nylon brushes, plastic sheets, and painters tape.
My only thought is any adhesive used in order to re-attach mats and if it does not last but for a few years would be a lot of labor for minimal return of investment. Hope you find a reasonable solution.

 

[Neutron]

Hey! Had the same issue with my boat mats a while back. Before you shell out for new ones, definitely try these fixes:

For EVA foam mats:

• Clean both surfaces really well with degreaser/acetone
• Use marine-grade adhesive like 3M 5200 or Sikaflex - way better than regular glue for boat applications
• Clamp or weight it down for 24+ hours while curing

For rubber mats:

• Contact cement works great - apply to both surfaces, let get tacky, then press together
• Some people swear by Gorilla Glue for marine use

Pro tips:

• Make sure everything is bone dry before gluing
• Rough up smooth surfaces slightly with sandpaper for better adhesion
• Do the repair on a warm, dry day if possible

If the mat material itself is deteriorating, you might be stuck buying new ones. But if it's just the adhesive failing, the above should get you a few more seasons.

Also check if your mats are still under any warranty - some manufacturers will replace defective adhesive backing.

For what it's worth, I got about 3 extra years out of mine with a good re-glue job. Way cheaper than replacement!

What type of mats are they - the snap-in EVA foam ones or the rubber fitted mats?

Do not use 5200 for any mat that is for a permanent seal

 

[Robconn]

Some of the mats on my 2016 242 LS are coming off... any recommendations on how to fix it without buying new ones?

Thanks,

Any updates? Was hoping for options looking forward when the rest of the mats become unglued.

 

[Neutron]

Any updates? Was hoping for options looking forward when the rest of the mats become unglued.

Use 3m contact spray adhesive on both surfaces. Works great

 

[zipper]

Do not use 5200 for any mat that is for a permanent seal

The new member was spam cleaned, from India.

 

[Neutron]

The new member was spam cleaned, from India.

Figured it was something like that, post was written funny