Duck Wrangler/TDB/etc. Flooring

Capt J. Stieben

Capt J. Stieben

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So I have a question about the floor in Duck wranglers or TDB or similar fiberglass boats. I see people using anti fatigue mats, snap together plastic mats. I was wondering if anyone uses Rhino type linings. I acquired a duck wrangler and I suspect the floor will be slippery as heck when wet/icy. Just looking for what others have done without adding a lot of weight to the boat.
Thanks in advance.
 
I installed anti-fatigue mats to enable water to drain through them and then aft to the bilge pump sump.

There are a couple of threads on other waterfowling websites that discuss the pros and cons of rhino-type linings. The chief downside is that these coatings are slippery in cold wet conditions and when it is cold enough to form ice.

I would encourage you to consider Tuff Coat rubberized paint. It will save you some money over a spray-on lining as well as serve to enable good traction underfoot.
 
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I have a 17' TDB Classic and personally I tried those mats with the holes in them that I've seen in other guys boats and dont really care for them..Maybe I'm just too OCD but when I'm back at the dock and tidying up the boat I keep a little mini whisk broom and dust pan and clean up all the loose grass, ,feathers,shells, and mud balls from the days hunt..Those dang holes in those mats hold in everything and make it hard to clean up..I ripped them out after the first season I tried them!..Where we hunt its pretty hard NOT to get grass in the boat, When I'm done gunning I just sweep the deck and stow away the broom. I like the deck smooth and clean.After 30 yrs of gunning I never slipped out of ther boat yet!..
 
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