Dingy question

[defboat]

Any advice for protecting a dingy topsides from UV damage ? I don't want the top slippery as I'm a klutz getting in and out!

Comments and advice appreciated, thanks!

 

[stmbtwle]

Maybe if you told them what kind of dinghy (inflatable? Plastic? Fiberglass?) you'd get a better response.

I PAINT mine from time to time but then it's made of plywood. I'm not sure that would be a good idea with an inflatable.

 

[vic33004]

put a cover over it.

 

[ski65nut]

I have a hypalon mercury airdeck and I use 303 Aerospace Protectant.....most marine supply stores in my area stock it.

 

[Capt. Bill1]

As Vic mentioned, make chaps for it.

 

[defboat]

Sorry - its made of regular 'rubber' material? don't know the actual material!

thanks, Ski65nut - 303 Aerospace protectant sounds like the answer!

 

[Capt. Bill1]

303 could make it slippery.

 

[Thudpucker]

Alway yank that cover up in a quick swipe. Moccasins like to curl up in the dark waiting for Food.

 

[Mike McManus]

Ive covered mine

 

[Lucky Dog]

Def,
I was sold a PVC dingy on the pretense that it was hypalon, needless to say I found from the sticky UV burn it now has.
I was going to use this product: http://www.tuff-coat.com/
I've heard good things about it and it's UV resistant.