Where can I get floor matting?

Sibbo90 · 12 July 2013, 06:33

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can get some of the floor matting I have seen recently laid in newish ribs. Its like a soft loop rubberised type of flooring, almost like one half of a massive piece of velcro.

It looks really good for trapping dirt and creating an anti slip surface. It also seems to be removable and can be washed down with a hose.

Thanks.

Stu.

thomas · 12 July 2013, 07:37

Flomat is what you're after, looks like pubic hair. It was on my boat when I bought it, google it or contact BHG in Lymington as I think they supplied it in the first place.

willk · 12 July 2013, 07:43

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Originally Posted by thomas

Flomat is what you're after, looks like pubic hair.

Oh, thanks for that mental image swapout fella. Previously if I'd been told to picture a RIB with a huge tw@t in it, I'd have thought of "Hey Joe"...

Sibbo90 · 12 July 2013, 07:48

Thomas... thanks for the steer and making me chuckle this early in the day.

Pikey Dave · 12 July 2013, 07:53

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Originally Posted by willk

Oh, thanks for that mental image swapout fella. Previously if I'd been told to picture a RIB with a huge tw@t in it, I'd have thought of "Hey Joe"...

thomas · 12 July 2013, 08:14

Sorry, but when I first saw it that was the only way I could describe it, you know I'm right....

Pikey Dave · 12 July 2013, 08:21

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Originally Posted by thomas

Sorry, but when I first saw it that was the only way I could describe it, you know I'm right....

Is it German or can you get it in long narrow strips?

I bought some rubber matting from Makro, not quite what you're looking for but it does a great job & I didn't have to sell a kidney, I did the whole boat for about 50 quid. The mats are thick soft rubber punched through with 20mm ish holes, it's sold as comfort matting for machine operators, it reduces leg fatigue. I found it's much more comfortable to stand on long trips & protects the deck from camping/diving gear etc. I'll get a photo if you're interested.

butty · 12 July 2013, 08:25

Or it's called spaghetti deck and you can get it from Wardle Marine Services...

Johnscubanut · 12 July 2013, 08:42

Worth having a look at EVA utility mats by Cannon on e-bay. 2ft square, about 1inch thick, soft foam rubber with holes for drainage. They link together & are very easy to cut or trim to suit floor size. Soft under foot & take the shock if you drop anything (in our case, dive kit!)
£1.99 each!!!!!
Had them fitted for over a year now & still looking good!

Max... · 12 July 2013, 08:44

What a topic

we'll be on crabs next...

I'll cancel the bacon and eggs...

Sibbo90 · 12 July 2013, 08:53

Cheers for the reply's funny and serious, i like the look of the flomat but at £49 for a 2m x 2m piece its pretty pricey.

Basically i want something nice looking, comfortable and hard wearing to protect the deck from bumps and scrapes to keep my very pristine 550 open pro in good order.