Gulf Breeze sits on the peninsula between Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound, with Pensacola Beach just across the bridge and Big Sabine within sight of a lot of backyards. Plenty of boats here spend more time parked on a home lift than tied up at a crowded dock, which changes how a deck holds up over a season of sun and salt air. True North Marine Services builds custom MarineMat boat decking for Gulf Breeze boat owners from our Elberta shop, about an hour away, with the TrueFit scan, the cut, and the install all handled by our own crew.
True North Marine is a MarineMat Platinum approved fabricator, so a Gulf Breeze deck goes through the same in-house design and cutting process as every boat we build for.
Life on a home lift between Pensacola Bay and the Sound
A boat that sits on a lift at the house, rather than a slip, spends its downtime fully exposed to direct sun instead of shade from a covered dock. That constant exposure fades and dries out ordinary gelcoat and non-skid faster than boats that stay in the water, and it’s a big reason Gulf Breeze owners on both the Pensacola Bay side and the Santa Rosa Sound side end up looking at custom boat flooring sooner than they expected.
Custom boat flooring built for that kind of exposure
MarineMat’s closed-cell EVA foam resists sun damage far better than typical decking, stays noticeably cooler underfoot on a lift baking through a July afternoon, and keeps its grip whether it’s freshly hosed off or completely dry. It also resists mold, mildew, and staining, which matters when a boat sits idle between weekend runs to Pensacola Beach. The material carries a 3-year warranty against defects. Some Gulf Breeze owners know this style of foam decking by the name SeaDek; MarineMat sits in that same product category, and it’s built, cut, and put in place by our own team rather than a distributor.
Patterns, colors, and pieces that match
Choose from Marina Blue, Gulfstream, Charcoal, or a teak-look finish, with inset borders and a custom logo or name available as part of the same design step. Browse the full lineup on our products page, and learn more about the material on our boat decking page. Plenty of Gulf Breeze owners add a matching cooler top or helm and dash pad at the same time.
Getting your Gulf Breeze boat scanned and installed
Describe your boat and send a couple of photos for a free measure and quote, then sign off to get your TrueFit scan on the calendar. Full detail on each step is on our process page. We’re glad to handle the scan and install right at your lift or dock, or if it’s easier, you can trailer over to our secure 45-acre facility in Elberta instead.
Close to Pensacola
Along with Gulf Breeze, we also serve boat owners in Pensacola.
Gulf Breeze MarineMat FAQ
True North Marine is a MarineMat Platinum approved fabricator. Here’s what Gulf Breeze callers usually ask.
Do you install custom boat flooring in Gulf Breeze?
Yes, for boats kept on a lift, at a slip, or trailered between the two — the scan, cut, and install all stay with our crew.
Is MarineMat the same as SeaDek?
Both are EVA foam boat decking. True North installs MarineMat only, designed and fabricated in house for each boat.
Can you work on a boat that’s on a home lift?
Yes. A lift is no trouble for the scan or the install. If you’d rather, you’re also welcome to bring the boat to our secure 45-acre facility in Elberta.
Get your free measure and quote
If a Gulf Breeze deck has seen better days, dial or text (251) 289-9891 and describe the boat for a free measure and quote — a photo or two speeds things along. From there we’ll either drive out to your lift or welcome you to the shop at 12630 Co Rd 87, Elberta, AL 36530. Questions can go through our contact page anytime, and our FAQ page has more on how a project comes together.