We applied our nonskid paints and pads to û1’ x 2’ sheets of plywood.

There comes a time in the life of every fiberglass boat when the molded nonskid pattern on the deck wears thin. Foot traffic as well as the sun’s ultraviolet rays attack slowly but inexorably, degrading the gelcoat. When the bumps aren’t bumps anymore and the surface loses its grip, deck restoration becomes more than a matter of aesthetics, but safety, too.

But how to fix the problem?

Because the original nonskid pattern was molded in at the time the boat was built, it cannot easily be re-created. …