Deck non skid paint

[steplift20]

Did anyone ever paint the fiberglass deck on there boat? Does it last?

[phatdaddy]

I had to paint mine after i rebuilt the deck. I used epoxy, so i could not use gel coat. Once u paint,u will have to repaint. Last about 3-5 years

[steplift20]

Every 3 to 5 years. Hmm I would really l8ke to paint it but I’m not happy about repainting the deck 3 tp 5 years. Did anyone use a different paint that last longer ?

[scook]

I’m guessing phatdaddy’s boat gets heavier use in Florida and more sun on the deck. Might make a difference in how long the epoxy paint lasts???

[phatdaddy]

like all painting, the results depend on the prep. The paint is not what wears out, it is the non-skid.

If i could , i would have put down new gel coat, I think it protects the non-skid better.

First time i painted, i used Awlgrip 2 part. Pretty pricey, looked great, but wore down in a couple of years
Second time, i used a 2 part industrial paint from Rustoleum, lot less exspensive , looked great, wore down in 3-4 years
Next time. I used a one part industrial paint from Glidden, much cheaper, looked great, wore down in 3-4 years
Last time, i used outdoor porch paint from Home Depot, bout the same price as Glidden, been about 10 years and really needs to be redone now.

Since you have to sand off the previous paint, it is much easier to remove the cheap stuff than the 2 part paint.

Given the lay out of these boats,most wear is on the fuel cell hatch and the outside the cabin door.

[steplift20]

Ok I got it but one question. If you had to do it again and never painted your deck before what paint would you recommend ?
This is what I’m looking for
Easy to apply
Durability