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MD11Skier 
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 Topic: Trailer Non-Skid DeckingPosted: January-17-2012 at 8:18am |
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Dudes, I have an HO trailer and want to change out my standard carpet covered plywood decking with some sort of non-skid stainless steel or aluminum decking...any suggestions on supply companies???
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 9:57am |
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NG,
There are several here who have replaced the carpet with aluminum tread plate (diamond plate). It's easy to cut with a carbide blade in an electric hand saw (Skil Saw). Mcmaster has small pieces available |
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TRBenj
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 10:30am |
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I cant help you with the decking, but FYI, your trailer looks to be a Prestige, which is very similar to a Ramlin. Someone must have put an HO waterskis decal on it... they dont make trailers.
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storm34
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 2:17pm |
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A guest at one of our events last year came up and said "Hey, who's DW?" (Our client always keeps the headliner a secret till top of show)
For the life of me I couldn't figure out who he was talking about until he pointed to the kick drum on the stage. 
I had to laugh a little and let him know it was the brand of drum, not the band name. He got a kick out of it, no pun intented, and then offered me 500 bucks to tell him who the headliner was! |
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storm34
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 2:18pm |
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Nice boat BTW, love those colors.
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DrCC
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 2:27pm |
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And, DW used to be Camco.
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DrCC
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 2:45pm |
This would be the color I'm thinking for the 74 SN lettering and interior piping. |
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storm34
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Posted: January-17-2012 at 5:36pm |
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There used to be a candy apple green stars & stripes that ran around DSM. Always looked good on the green waters of the DSM river.
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MD11Skier
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Posted: January-18-2012 at 2:07pm |
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How would a novice know...Prestige ehhhh??? Don't like the trailer much, would love to get a newer trailer, but haven't had time to look into it...does anyone use HO skis anymore? Sometimes, the only way I know what plane I'm flying is by the label on the fuselage...I guess I ought to pay more attention...thanks for the tip!!
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Morfoot
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Posted: January-18-2012 at 2:27pm |
Yes they are still around and I own two HO slaloms myself. I believe several members here ride one of their top of the line ski's. |
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NCH20SKIER
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 3:54am |
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I just replaced the wood and carpet on my trailer and have left over diamond plate that is about to be posted on Craigs list. Let me know if you are interested
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GlassSeeker
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 7:47am |
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I have steel diamond plate steps and they are slippery when wet.
I've been wondering how to make them more grippy. I'd stick with carpeted. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 9:27am |
Non skid additive in the paint. It's used on decks and soles on many boats. |
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HatterBee
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 10:15am |
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Most all paint manufactures make a non-skid additive. There are some folks making actual non-skid paint now. Lowes sells Rustolem non-skid additive that can be mixed with epoxy, latex, or oil-based paint. This is made specifically for garage floors but can be used on such applications as boat trailers. All major marine finishes also have their line of non-skid.
Link to Rustolem Non-skid |
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DrStevens
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 10:52am |
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Any photos of the diamond decking on trailers available? Thanks
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MartyMabe
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 12:56pm |
 
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DrStevens
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Posted: March-19-2012 at 1:46pm |
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Thanks Marty, looks nice.
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