Texalcat,I did not start out with my new boat and my border collie in it.Circumstances have created a situation that she (the dog) is my new fishing partner. I take her so I dont have to leave her home alone more than necessary. (cant take her to work)So I put up with a mess of dog hair on the carpet, but no concern with gelcoat scratching. She hates the water so just lies under the console most of the time, although she is beginning to enjoy the boat… I doubt she will ever get up on the edge and scratch the gelcoat. If I keep it slippery she will avoid it if she ever touches it anyway.She has scratched the door on the Tundra which kinda sucks…Dave
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