I just upgraded my pads to the to a product made by G&F industries who specialize in precision molded plastics. I actually learned about their hull pads through the index section of Sailing World. G&F industries number is 508-347-9132, John is the owner. The pads are built to specifically retrofit trailers like our Express trailers and are an easy upgrade. The pads are not cheap at 25.00 individually, but they are the best available pad on the marked. My pads have been on both of my Express trailers over the last two years and have held no water against the hull and have left no marks. I replaced my old carpet pads because of slight hull blistering from water being trapped against the hull. In my opinion THEY ARE THE BEST. If you want to take a look at mine, my boat sits in the Brickyard Cove Marina in Richmond, boat name is Witchy Woman, I think the spot is #27 ??? The boat will be back in the yard after this Friday. Tom Jenkins

:: George,
::
:: This is from Ralph Deeds posting some time ago. You may
:: be able to find others by using the search feature on
:: the message page.
::
:: "Carpet pads covered with polyethelene have worked for
:: me. Just staple heavy gauge polyethelene over the wood
:: pads. The plastic prevents accumulation of moisture." -
:: Ralph Deeds.
::
:: I would also check out the material that the M32,
:: Southern Cross, is using on their trailer. It's white,
:: ribbed closed cell foam about 1/2" thick. He's parked
:: north of the Alameda office.
::
:: BTW, Taz looks very nice since you Oxalic washed up the
:: hull. See what happens when you make things nice, you
:: start worrying about pads.
::
:: Seriously though, moist pads on gel coat might lead to
:: tiny annoying cosmetic blisters. I had that problem and
:: it was time consuming to pop, fill, and fair.
::
:: Joe
:: :: I am looking for a suitable material to upgrade my
:: :: trailer's boat pads. I currently have 1" thick (marine?)
:: :: plywood blocks covered with carpeting. The carpeting
:: :: holds water and dirt and maintains a healthy specimen of
:: :: green algae.
:: ::
:: :: What material(s) have been found to work well? I'd just
:: :: like to remove the carpeting and attach another material
:: :: that doesn't hold water nor mark the hull. Thanks.