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Custom Boat Foam Decking on the Outer Banks

Salt, sun and sand are hard on a boat deck. We bring custom EVA foam decking to your dock, marina slip or driveway from Manteo to Corolla.

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Saltwater-ready MarineMatCenter consoles & bay boatsWe come to you

Outer Banks

Built for Outer Banks Boats

Whether you run Oregon Inlet for offshore fish or work the Roanoke and Croatan sounds, your deck takes a beating out here.

Gelcoat bakes in the summer sun, sand grinds down the non-skid and a wet deck covered in fish slime gets slick fast. Custom EVA foam decking puts a cushioned, grippy surface under your feet that stays cooler in the sun and rinses clean with fresh water.

We template your boat where it sits, design the layout with you, CNC-cut every piece in our shop and come back to install it. Center consoles, bay boats, skiffs and sound boats all get a deck cut to fit, not a generic kit.

Bodie Island Lighthouse rising over the marsh near Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks, North Carolina — Photo: Cape Hatteras National Seashore (NPS) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Local Boating Guide

Boating the Outer Banks

The northern Outer Banks wrap around the Roanoke, Croatan and Currituck sounds, with Oregon Inlet as the gateway to the Atlantic. In one day you can run offshore toward the Gulf Stream, work the sound for trout and drum, and tie up for dinner on the Manteo waterfront.

Oregon Inlet to the AtlanticRoanoke, Croatan & Currituck soundsInshore & offshore fishing

Marinas & Boat Ramps

Oregon Inlet Fishing CenterLong-running charter fleet right at the inlet, close to the offshore grounds.
Pirate’s Cove Marina, ManteoSportfishing marina on the Nags Head–Manteo Causeway. Catch the boats unloading in the afternoon.
Wanchese MarinaWorking harbor on the south end of Roanoke Island with inshore, near-shore and offshore charters.
Manteo Waterfront Boat RampFree public launch onto Shallowbag Bay and Roanoke Sound. Trailer parking fills up fast.
Kitty Hawk & Avalon Beach rampsSound-side launches onto Kitty Hawk Bay near Colington.

Places to See

Bodie Island LighthouseThe black-and-white striped tower near Oregon Inlet, with a marsh boardwalk.
Wright Brothers National MemorialThe Kill Devil Hills site of the first powered flight.
Jockey’s Ridge State ParkHuge sand dunes in Nags Head and some of the best sunsets over the sound.
Roanoke Island Festival ParkAcross from the Manteo waterfront, home of the Elizabeth II ship.
Currituck Beach LighthouseThe unpainted brick lighthouse in historic Corolla.

Things to Do on the Water

Gulf Stream tripsRun out of Oregon Inlet for tuna, mahi and billfish.
Sound fishingSpeckled trout, red drum and flounder in the sounds and marsh creeks.
Sunset cruisesRoanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay at golden hour.
Dock and dineTie up on the Manteo waterfront for lunch or dinner.
Paddle the marshKayak the creeks around Kitty Hawk Bay and Colington.

Hours, fees and ramp status change, so check with each marina or park before you go. Deck Boss Marine isn’t affiliated with the places listed.

What We Install

Popular Upgrades for Outer Banks Boats

Full Cockpit & Bow Decks

Edge-to-edge foam on center consoles and bay boats, cut around hatches, cleats and rod holders.

Fish Rulers & Fish Box Lids

CNC-cut rulers on the deck or hatch lids so you can measure a keeper without hunting for a tape.

Helm Pads & Leaning Posts

Cushion where you stand longest on the run out and back, matched to the rest of the deck.

Swim Platforms & Steps

Grip and comfort on the platform and steps, where wet feet slip the most.

Recent Work

Every Deck Is Custom

Templated on the boat, CNC-cut in our shop and installed on site.

Top-down view of a center console boat with gray topo-pattern foam decking — Topo map deck

Stern hatches and livewell of a Sundance bay boat with blue camo EVA foam pads — Hatch & livewell pads

Custom-fit gray EVA foam dash pad on a center console helm, cut around the compass with built-in storage trays — Helm & dash pad

How It Works

We Come to Your Boat

No trailering to a shop and no weeks without your boat.

Free Quote

Call, text or send a few photos of your boat. We’ll send options and pricing.

Template

We come to your boat and template every surface for an exact fit.

Design & Cut

Approve your colors and design, then we CNC-cut every piece in our shop.

Install

We come back and install where your boat sits. You go boating.

Questions

Outer Banks Foam Decking FAQ

Does foam decking hold up to saltwater and sun?

Yes. MarineMat is a closed-cell EVA marine foam that is UV-stable and resists mold, mildew and stains. Rinse it with fresh water after a saltwater trip and scrub with mild soap and a soft brush when it needs it.

Can you install at my marina slip?

Yes. We template and install at docks, marina slips, storage lots and driveways across the northern Outer Banks. If your marina has rules for outside contractors, let us know and we will work with them.

Can you add my boat name, logo or a fish ruler?

Yes. We cut boat names, logos, fish rulers and topo maps in-house on our CNC machine, and you approve a design proof before anything is cut.

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