I put it in my little jon boat. Its 3 years old with no signs of wear but I also keep it covered. Mine came with 3M backing.
Id have to agree safe floor is probably better but you'll have to take the boat to them, wait, go get etc. Hydo turf or sea deck can be done on your own time while drinking beer.
Id would also assume safe floor would add more weight
I liked it when I first put it on. It's easy to install with the 3M backing and looks great. I had a problem about a year later when the material started to break down. I don't know if it was from baking under the boat cover, or the exposure to the sun, but it was a mess. I think the darker colors are more prone to UV degradation.
My son put it on his duck boat and loves it. Don't spill gas on it though. The adhesive will come loose. Learning experience for him. Don't leave your gas can in the boat while driving.
Safe floor weighs more and on smaller boats it can slow you down some and increase your draft. It is indeed a better product IMO but just be aware there are some issues that come with it. Hydro-turf is a good product and has been around a long time. It will peel and crack if you spill gas on it and dont clean it up right away, the same and the foot pads on jet skis do under the gas cap areas on the foot rest.
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