Anyone have a source for hydro turf? I am looking for a couple of sheets of grey molded diamond.

Thanks

https://www.pwcmuscle.com/hydro-turf.html

Murray's

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John

Nacra 5.0
CT
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I bought mine from "Bacho" on the forum. Bach Wilson owns Carolina sail and canvas in Greenville, SC. Let me know if you need a phone number, but you can message him on the forum. He was very helpful in selecting the right material and directed me to the PWC version which is more durable for our catamarans than the SUP version which is softer. I bought it in 2017 and still going strong. If you want customer support and be able to ask questions, buy from the forum member with a sailing supplies store.



Edited by tominpa on Mar 22, 2022 - 09:09 PM.

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Tom
NACRA 5.7 (1984 Sail 181)
Pennsylvania
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NSI

http://www.northshoreinc.com

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Edited by Dogboy on Mar 22, 2022 - 12:12 PM.

OK, so I'm going to add this to my boat this season (soon) and was wondering how the Amazon stuff works out? I mean it looks like you have to select carefully and add adhesive to help it stick, but the price is so much lower, I have to wonder... Any success with it and/or tips?

Guessing it lasts maybe 3 or 4 years tops, and that's if it's covered, yes?

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Chuck C
NACRA 500 Mk2
Hobie 21se (sold)
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If I remember right the stuff is a pain to remove. Get the best stuff you can find so it will last longer.

I bought mine direct
http://www.hydroturf.com

Awesome stuff!

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Bryan in Poplar Grove, IL
Supercat 17, unknown year. Future project
Hobie 16, 1977 - died a spectacular death https://youtu.be/Y7O22bp2MVA
Hobie 16, 1978 - current boat
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Thanks for all of the responses. The color and pattern I wanted was out of stock at many places. I ordered from PWC parts.com. In stock and only $5 shipping.

For those that have installed this, did you find it easier to cutout the dagger and beam openings before installing
or after it was stuck down?

Thanks

Ideally you want to cut everything before its on the boat. Cut using a straight edge when possible. That doesn't always work out though. I like some 80 grit sandpaper to soften up the edges.

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Greenville SC

Offering sails and other go fast parts for A-class catamarans
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Looks like the Hydro-turf/real stuff isn't much more at all for something that you know has good adhesive.

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Chuck C
NACRA 500 Mk2
Hobie 21se (sold)
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I received my hydro turf today and the backing is bubbled. I am concerned (especially around the edges) that it won't adhere to the hull properly. Is this common or is the turf old or improperly stored?

That backing covers a 3M adhesive that is very tenacious, but does not stick uniformly to the release paper. The wrinkles are normal when the product is rolled for shipping.

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Tom
NACRA 5.7 (1984 Sail 181)
Pennsylvania
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I'm pretty sure mine was similar and it stuck really well. Don't use scissors, that leads to disaster. A sharp knife is best. I wrapped my tramp beams on my H16, and with some left over I put a couple of pads on the aft hull.

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Bryan in Poplar Grove, IL
Supercat 17, unknown year. Future project
Hobie 16, 1977 - died a spectacular death https://youtu.be/Y7O22bp2MVA
Hobie 16, 1978 - current boat
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Thanks for all of the advice. I plan to make a template and lay it out on the back of the sheet. Any reason not
to cut it from the back side? The sheets are more rigid than I expected. I am thinking that I should wrap the sheet over the edge of the hull and train it for a few days before sticking it down?

It may help to pencil in some guide marks for laying down the Hydoturf, especially if it is pre-cut. You will need to start at either end and apply it like you would a decal. Light pressure to tack, and try to get it as close to correct as possible the first time as it may not lift up. I would not worry at all about "training" the shape. It will instantly stick once the release paper is off and will not lift again. Roll everything down with firm pressure to finish. This is some of the most tenacious contact cement I have ever worked with.

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Tom
NACRA 5.7 (1984 Sail 181)
Pennsylvania
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I marked the backing paper and cut from the backing using an Olfa knife. I agree with Tom, no need to train. It will stick.

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Bryan in Poplar Grove, IL
Supercat 17, unknown year. Future project
Hobie 16, 1977 - died a spectacular death https://youtu.be/Y7O22bp2MVA
Hobie 16, 1978 - current boat
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