Yes it can. When we design your deck from your TrueFit scan, we do our best to get the outer edge of all mats outside the border of the non-skid to help ensure a good seal.
No. True North handles the whole job — we scan your boat with TrueFit, cut your mats in house, and install the finished deck at our Elberta, AL shop. We do not ship you anything to figure out yourself.
Cleaning MarineMat is very easy. In most cases a quick rinse with a hose keeps it looking great. You can also wash it the same way you typically wash a standard boat deck. For more detailed instructions see our care and maintenance instructions
MarineMat is very durable, formulated to be outside and endure the elements. MarineMat has a 3-year warranty against defects but can last much longer than this with proper care. Keeping your mats covered when you are not using them will extend their life considerably. You should treat them similarly to the way you treat your vinyl seats or other soft materials in your boat.
Yes. We design and install each area to suit how you use the boat. On runabouts we typically finish exterior areas like swim platforms and bow hatches one way and the cockpit floor another. Every piece is scanned with TrueFit, cut in house, and installed by us. It is totally up to you.
The cost of a custom MarineMat deck depends on several factors: the size of your boat, how much of the deck you’re covering, the complexity of your design, the colors and patterns you choose, whether you add a custom logo, and whether old decking needs to be removed first. Because every boat and every project is different, we don’t publish set prices online — the best next step is a free quote at our Elberta shop or at your boat’s location.
Every custom MarineMat deck starts with a free quote, followed by design and color selection, in-house fabrication, and installation at our Elberta, Alabama shop. Because every boat and every project is different, your measure and quote will cover the details and next steps for your project.
Teak is a real hardwood that needs regular oiling or sealing to keep its color and prevent cracking, and it’s heavier. EVA foam decking like MarineMat is a closed-cell synthetic material that resists mold, mildew, and staining, doesn’t need oiling, and stays cooler underfoot in direct sun.
No. MarineMat is a different brand of closed-cell EVA foam decking, and it’s the product True North installs — we do not install SeaDek. If you’re searching for “SeaDek-style” foam decking, MarineMat is that same category of product: soft, non-skid, and custom-cut to your boat, with fiber reinforcement for durability on working boats.
No. MarineMat is designed to provide traction whether it’s wet or dry, with or without shoes, so it isn’t slippery like a painted or gelcoat deck can be. It also stays cooler underfoot than many other decking surfaces when it’s sitting in direct Gulf Coast sun.
True North Marine is based in Elberta, Alabama, and serves boat owners across Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, the Florida Panhandle, Elberta, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Foley, and Mobile.
Yes. You’re welcome to bring your boat to our shop at 12630 Co Rd 87, Elberta, AL 36530. Once it’s there, we handle the entire job ourselves — scanning your boat with TrueFit, cutting the MarineMat in house, and installing the finished deck — so you don’t have to do any of the work yourself.
Yes. We will come to you, or you can bring your boat to our secure 45-acre facility in Elberta, Alabama. Either way, your MarineMat deck is custom fabricated in house.
We use a process called TrueFit to scan your boat and create an exact template of its deck, hatches, hinges, drains, and hardware. That template is what we cut your custom MarineMat from, so every piece is designed for a precise fit before we ever cut any material.
MarineMat carries a 3-year warranty against defects. True North is a Platinum MarineMat installer. If you ever need help under warranty or a repair, use the Warranty and Repair page on our website and we will look it up and tell you honestly where it stands.
Yes. True North uses in-house CNC cutting and laser tooling to add custom logos, names, and designs to your MarineMat deck, along with a range of patterns like inset borders, diamonds, fish scales, and more. You can also choose different finishes for different areas of the same boat.
MarineMat is a proprietary closed-cell EVA foam, fiber-reinforced for durability on working boats, and bonded with 3M pressure-sensitive adhesive for a long-lasting hold on your deck. Its layers are thermally bonded together instead of chemically bonded, which helps the material hold up over time instead of breaking down the way some adhesives can.
Nearly any boat. MarineMat can be fitted to center consoles, bay boats, sportfish boats, and many other boats. Whether you need a full deck or just specific areas covered, we design around your boat and how you use it.