I've been refinishing my companionway ladder recently [thanks for the info on the proper finish to use]. There was some nonskid on the steps, and for safety, I'm looking to do the same thing.
What are other people doing with nonskid on the ladder steps?
I'm thinking of clear tape type [but can't find it], or mixing a bottle of it with the last coat of the finish.
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Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA
What I've seen many people use is the tread tape from 3M available in clear, white and black in varying widths. Check this out......
[url]http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?produ...
Mike
Deja Vu
1991 MK I # 1106
Marina del Rey, CA
Robert -
Two different approaches from the C36 site's upgrades section:
[url]http://www.c36ia.com/node/426[/url]
[url]http://julandra.shutterfly.com/37[/url]
(We chose the latter approach -- the silicone-filled grooves -- and it works well).
Matthew Chachère
s/v ¡Que Chévere!
(Formerly 1985 C36 MKI #466 tall rig fin keel M25)
2006 Catalina Morgan 440 #30.
Homeported in eastern Long Island, NY
Thanks DeJaVue,, WM had it in stock.. It was actually cheaper than I found elsewhere... How often does that happen at WM?
Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA
[QUOTE=rtrinkle;17099]How often does that happen at WM?[/QUOTE]
Never for me. Glad you found what you needed.:D
Mike
Deja Vu
1991 MK I # 1106
Marina del Rey, CA
I've been using the non-skid like you get from WM for years. I've learned the hard way, to make sure I fold a piece over the forward edge of each step, as I've slipped on those edges many times. When I start to slip again, it's time to replace them.
Gary and Cathy Price
1997 C36 Mk II Tall Rig/Wing Keel Imagine...
Hull # 1617
Worton Creek, Md.
Northern Chesapeake Bay
Good advise.. It didn't look like they were changed anytime in the recent past. We had not slipped, but refinished the ladder, so I wanted to get new strips. We will keep your advise in mind for future reference.
Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA