roger, roger ... it would have helped if they knew how to spray gel coat 30 years ago ... pit holes as the surface wears away seem to take a lot of extra work. lots of air bubbles didn't help. The non skid on the new boats is agressive in comparison to the old non skid patterns. if in doubt go a touch more agressive than you think ... the crew rather be sure of their footing than worry about a skin scrape. I used interdeck plus heavy non skid powder on the foredeck ... that is really agressive, but that's where it needs it. I'm up here for a couple of days ... going down to see them ice skate at the "yachting center" to make sure of what I'm missing.