Ever try to rhino-hide your boat?

Question

Bought an old ski boat, and have been converting it into a wakeboard boat over the colder months. Almost done, and I'm contemplating coating the interior and the motor cover with rhino-hide. (Floor and sides, not the cushions) I'm not a big fan of short, wet carpet. I'm thinking the rhino hide will stand up to the abuse of a summer, plus be easy to just hose down and wipe off.

Any one try this on their boat?

Answer 1

Ringo Hide is a good Idea but the extra weight will absolutely kill the performance, epoxy base paint spread with silica sand would do the job, use a flower sifter and you will get an even coat.

Answer 2

I used it on the deck of a steel workboat. I think you have a great idea! You can get it in all sorts of colors.

Answer 3

tough call, i know it will get hot as h**l if you use dark color, i rhino lined the inside of my jeep(black), bad move its like an oven with the top off.plus you only get one shot, if you no like your stuck forever!

ps try astro turf,a very light good surface, no slip and easy to remove and clean

ps2 on my old fishing boat i used an exterior oil base outdoor paint and added  the sand/grit material for garage floors. put a couple coats on and it works mint, great traction, and washes up awesome, especially the fish guts.if you have a glass floor youll have to scuff it up and clean it with mineral spirts/ paint thinner first. good luck