'04 SSV - rubber pads under tower cracking

(ladyboarder) · (ladyboarder) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 04-09-2008, 6:06 PM

Hi all, the rubber pads that go under the feet of my tower and starting to crack and kinda peel out from under the feet. Does anyone know where I can get replacement pads?
Another totally separate issue. The rubber on the swim platform rubs off on your feet and I end up with black footprints on the vinyl after a day on the water. Has anyone found a cure for this or do I need to re-cover it in something like gator grip?
Thanks, I guess this is what I get for letting my boat sit for a year.

(watersnake) · (watersnake) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 04-09-2008, 6:19 PM

Tiff, I have the same prob on my platform. Hope someone has a cure.

(redsupralaunch)

Tiffany Check PM

(nauty) · (nauty) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 04-09-2008, 6:46 PM

Here's the low down on the platform residue (I've replaced mine twice)....

The material has a UV inhibitor sprayed on the top. Over time this inhibitor breaks down. Then the material itself breaks down and starts tracking black residue all over your boat. If you get Skier's Choice to send you replacement pads make sure they are from 2007 or newer. They sent me 2006 pads and they failed as well.

I cut my losses and purchased Hydroturf for about $75. So far so good... no residue! However, I did go with a dark gray instead of black just to be safe.