Foam decking

[knotflying]

The Raptor decking in our C28 cockpit bubbled up and started coming unglued this past summer right after the heat wave in mid-July reached temperatures of 100 degrees. I spoke with Raptor Deck folks and they were surprised that happened, but said they could replace the large middle piece in the cockpit for $600. I passed and will try to remove the bubble and glue it down myself. Otherwise, I really like the product and it is easy on the knees.

I had a similar problem with U-deck. I eventually removed the piece. cleaned the deck and the underside and reinstalled with contact cement. It has held ever since. However, using contact cement is a one shot deal. You better get it placed properly the first time. I used to do a lot of counter top laminate work so I was confident enough to do it.

 

[SJI Sailor]

Similar problem: the piece on port side lazarette has a bubble due to hot weather. Are there less permanent options than contact cement?

Overall we love the Raptor Deck.

 

[Headlee]

The bubbling we experienced last year has continued and now pieces are simply losing their adhesion and peeling back in several places. I'm going experiment with the best double-sided tape (3M or Gorrila) I can get over the counter and see how well it will hold. Any other advice on re-sticking the Raptor back on the deck would be appreciated.