What is "Boat Topping" used for?

[Mark42]

I see that Nautolex has a product called "Boat Topping". Its a fine grain vinyl that is fairly light weight at 16.3 oz a sq/yd. I can't find anything on the Nautolex website that indicates what it is used for.

And what is their Cabin Topping used for (17.4 oz sq/yd)?

Both of these are light weight compared to their vinyl flooring (24 oz sq/yd)

Anyone know?

http://www.omnova.com/products/marineOEMUpholstery/specifications.aspx

 

[gcboat]

Re: What is "Boat Topping" used for?

Some of the older Chris Craft, etc. that were built with wooden 'tops' needed to be covered with some type of material to keep them from self destructing - viola' - boat topping.
It is widely used today as upholstery material ( the lighter version as you've mentioned ) as a bimini top, etc. Here's the best I could do for some info for ya' http://www.rochfordsupply.com/product_listing.asp_Q_CatID_E_419_A_SubCatId_E_487_A_ProdId_E_3254

 

[Bondo]

Re: What is "Boat Topping" used for?

Ayuh,...

If you're asking about, what I'm thinking it is,...

Back in the days of Wooden boats,...

A cotton material was streched over the cabin, or decks,+ Slathered,+ Soaked with an oil based enamel to create a waterproof, sun resistent topping....

 

[Mark42]

Re: What is "Boat Topping" used for?

Thanks guys, I had as feeling that what it was. Just wasn't sure.