Back H2o SWOMP 23 SS stage 2 15x36 GD Duck Skiff GATOR. These marine obstacles could vary from logs, rocks, sand flats, grass flats, mud flats, and what ever else a mud boat, jet boat, drift boat, or airboat may encounter. Usually, for a coating layer or paint dryness, it should take minimum time because that's only when you can go for a second coat. My riveted jon boat is 14 feet long and has a 3 ft wide bottom. Alsp a great product. Even if the coating from Gator Glide comes a little costly, it is better than Frog Spit boat bottom coating because Gator Glide provides higher protection and better slickness and increases the speed of your airboat over the water. But deciding the right coating for it to use is indeed a tough job because you have to compare several products like Gator Glide and Frog Spit etc., to conclude. The coating is highly recommended, easily approachable, ensures lasting durability, and gives more benefits than expected. Super slick surface is produced in one operation.
Which boat bottom paint did I choose? Easier to slide over matted, thick grass? A Quick Comparison Table. Gator Glide's website felt outdated to me and they didn't seem as active. Intro & Unboxing – This article. Great customer service, I will buy gg again because of it. Wetlander – Seems newer even though they have been around for 15 years. When you look for the Gator Glide, you can find it easily on their official website and several other stores. And it does make a difference on a flat boat he can stop on lillies and crank up not have a problem trying to get off. Because without slickness, it might be hard to load or launch your boats over their standing or parking points. Wetlander also had an updated website and seemed to be staying active.
In addition, I've seen people comparing the Frog Spit with Gator Glide to find which one is better. I decided to go with the Wetlander boat bottom paint. Id say GG just because it's proven to work. Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:01 pm. Looking online, two of the more popular bottom coatings appear to be Wetlander and Gator Glide, but they're others that get good reviews like Frog Spit and Steel Flex. Frog Spit – Mentioned in the forums a lot but hard to find on YouTube. I will keep you updated on how it holds up and will give a 6-month and 12-month update.
There are two main objectives I would like to achieve with this Wetlander Boat Bottom Paint Kit; - Noticeable difference in drag/friction. A boat with excellent slickness makes it easier to lodge and launch the boat smoothly into the water. So I decided to get the 2 layer kit so I could remove the paint on my jon boat to get it to bare aluminum, then apply the Wetlander Primer, and finally the Wetlander Top Coat. It's all the way Gator Glide, even if it is a little expensive coating layer beneath your boat. Joined: Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:06 am.
So I am also concerned about how tough these slick bottom coatings are. Not as well known as Gator Glide. Hope someone on here has tried one of these products and can chime in. But if I can improve performance as well as boat bottom protection, plus make my boat easier to pull through mud, that would be a big benefit to having it done as I'm certainly not getting any older. Also, it won't cover the leak ends or loses spots. I liked the small amount of videos I saw on YouTube and figured I would give the "not so well known" Wetlander a try. I had frog spit on one of my boats for 10 yrs and just now need a new coat. That's what Gator Glide boat bottom coating is. I haven't had to repair it so can't comment except that it can be sanded off without too much difficulty so I think you could repair if if necessary.
Not necessary to spray an additional topcoat. GG is great i wouldn't waste your money on anything else. They work great on airboa ts that run dry over m ud, ro cks sand. The color I picked was Olive Drab, because I thought that would be what most popular color that people would want to use them selves, so you can see what that color looks like compared to the old color on my jon boat. Ft. - 5 Gallons – Commercial Amount of sq. Wetlander and Gator Glide have their portions as followed: - 1 Quart – Covers up to 50 sq. Lol shut the f&$k up and get back on momma's tit. Aluminum, Fiberglass or Wood. Joined: Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:27 pm. In that way, your boat stays safe even under harsh circumstances. Sat Feb 07, 2015 5:31 pm. I was told that repairing it was next to impossible because in won't stick to itself once cured. In contrast, the Frog Spit takes more time, so you'll have to wait! While looking for better slickness with either coating product, Gator Glide is better than Frog Spit to provide you with this!
I was wondering if anyone has any additional information on what he posted or on other products now that time has pasted. So that was my thinking behind getting the 2 layer kit. I called him on the weekend and he answered my questions and happy to help. From watching YouTube videos and crawling through forums and websites, I narrowed it down to Gator Glide and Wetlander. What size kit did I get? "UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Therefore, it's better to go with the Gator Glide coating as people have recommended it as a thicker coating layer and better than most coatings available in the market. Eventually, it is better than Frog Spit in all cases. Obviously being canoes they also get beached and drug across sand and the occasional rocks. Which Coating Is For My Boat? I also wanted to go up the sides and on the transom a little. I run a lot of dry ground but just grass and sand. I would hate to spent this money, put all this time and effort into this, and have this product fail due to the crummy, factory paint on the jon boat. Gator Glide is probably one of the fastest drying coatings for boat keepers as it takes only 20 to 30 minutes, and you are ready for the next coat.
Health/Fitness Board. Thank you for supporting our sponsors Posted by Site Sponsor to Everyone. The coating itself needs to stick harder to keep your boat protected over the long run. I used this airboat coating: STEELFLEX SUPER SLICK EPOXY COATING #9X-2000 For airboats. Gg I hear is better. The product or brand is not famous and is rarely used by boat keepers to protect or cover the bottom of their airboats. I chose to get the 2 layer kit – the Primer and the Top Coat.
18x54 Uncle J -GTR - with the koolaid. You can compare the Quart bottles and get to know each price. They both will get painted with FME and then have a camouflage pattern added on top of that with either more FME or more likely rustolium rattle cans to break up the outline. GatorGlide is the tits and easy to put on. I noticed the paint on my jon boat was not very durable, and I didn't want to put the Top Coat on it.
After Application Testing Testing the boat after applying Wetlander. In that case, there is nothing wrong with your experiment. Any questions just ask him. Joined: Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:55 pm. Hence, GG will be better when you need a thick layer of paint beneath your boat to protect it in the water. Durable Over The Long Run. My question is has anyone ever tried the stuff they put o n the bottom of an air boat. G2 is supposed is made 10% Slicker than G4. But Frog Spit may not give you such an extreme level of durability in that regard. Application of Wetlander – How to apply Wetlander. He built his boat himself and just flipped it upside to apply it, which may not be possible for you.