[C320-list] Mould for diamond pattern non-skid deck

[Tim Hoffert]

David-search Gibco Flex Mold-it's a company in Texas.  I reached out to
them last spring for a mold to repair a small chip (maybe the size of a US
quarter) in my cabin top.  They said they had the pattern, but it was quite
expensive for that small of a repair, so I didn't end up buying it.

Instead, I filled the area with the repair paste from Catalina Direct.
Once cured, I used some very small files and carefully filed the grooves
back in.  Not perfect, but veey hard to tell the difference from just a few
feet away. Really, the slight color difference is more obvious than the
pattern difference.

Tim Hoffert
Adagio
1999 #612

On Mon, Mar 6, 2023, 9:03 PM David Hayes via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
> Some time ago I searched online from here in Australia & found a company
> called FlexMold (I think) in the U.S. that supposedly sells molds (U.S.
> spelling?) for the diamond pattern non-skid deck on our boats but was not
> able to successfully find anyone who still sells them…does anyone know
> where to find these or have a solution they can suggest?  I understand you
> can make a mold with silicon etc but would prefer to buy one if possible to
> help with some gelcoat repairs I need to get done.
> Any feedback appreciated.
>
> P.S. Re the port cockpit locker lid issue:  my PO installed a line on the
> underside of the lid with a hook/clip that we attach to another short line
> hanging down from the Bimini when we open the locker to stop it from
> falling shut, a really good safety mechanism.  I am still thinking about
> the gas strut option…
>
> Rgds,
> David Hayes
> 2006 Harlequin
>
> Sent from my iPhone