OceanGrip

What OceanGrip does

OceanGrip is a family-owned manufacturer of closed cell EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam decking products headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 2013 by a family with roughly 50 years of combined boating experience, the company produces custom marine decking and, more recently, golf cart flooring. Its products are fabricated from closed-cell EVA foam sheets laminated with a 3M-developed peel-and-stick adhesive system and cut to fit using computer-controlled (C&C) machines against a library of digitized boat and cart templates.

The company sells direct-to-consumer through its website, phone ordering, and a network of regional installers. Customers can either select pre-designed templates or design fully custom layouts through an online Creative Studio tool. Boat decking pricing is custom-quoted based on dimensions and complexity, while golf cart packages start at $299, with stated order turnarounds of 3-4 weeks.

OceanGrip serves a mix of individual boat and cart owners, OEM boat manufacturers such as Yellowfin Yachts and Big O Boats, and smaller marine operators including Reefline Marine and Fast Eddie Airboats. The company operates from Sarasota, FL with a second site in Lehigh Acres, FL, and runs with a headcount in the 1-10 employee range, reflecting a small, bootstrapped, family-operated manufacturing structure.

Name

OceanGrip

Legal name

OceanGrip

Website

https://oceangrip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OceanGrip is a family-owned Sarasota, FL manufacturer of custom closed cell EVA foam decking for boats and golf carts, using 3M adhesive backing and C&C cutting, sold direct-to-consumer and through installers to individual owners and OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Decking and Flooring

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAJAIAK

Deck Fittings & Hardware (Bitts, Fairleads, Cleats, Anchors & Chains)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Marine Equipment & Outfitting (Deck, Cargo Handling, HVAC, Accommodation)

Keywords

• Marine foam decking
• EVA boat flooring
• Custom boat decking
• Golf cart flooring
• Non-slip marine mats

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom EVA Foam Decking Products: OceanGrip sells custom closed cell EVA foam decking products for boats and golf carts. Products are custom-ordered based on boat measurements and customer design preferences. Pricing varies by patterns, logos, thickness, and customization options.
2. Golf Cart Decking: Marine-grade decking products for golf carts, sold with starting price of $299 for two-seater golf cart packages. Includes professional installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OceanGrip manufactures and sells custom closed cell EVA foam decking products for boats and golf carts. Its products are cut to fit using C&C machines based on digitized templates, are installed using a 3M-developed acrylic pressure-sensitive peel-and-stick adhesive, and are personalized via the Creative Studio design service. The company targets individual boat owners, marine manufacturers, and golf cart owners/fleets.

Product overview

OceanGrip is a family-owned manufacturer of closed cell EVA foam decking products based in Sarasota, FL, established in 2013. The company offers two primary product lines: marine EVA foam decking for boats (providing traction, anti-fatigue comfort, and customization) and golf cart flooring (bringing marine-grade durability to golf carts). Products are produced on C&C machines and installed using 3M peel-and-stick adhesive. The Creative Studio service enables customization of patterns, colors, thicknesses, textures, and logos. Sheets are available up to 82"x 44" in multiple thickness options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OceanGrip Marine EVA Foam Decking Custom closed cell EVA foam boat decking with 3M pressure-sensitive peel-and-stick adhesive, providing traction, anti-fatigue cushioning, noise reduction, and water resistance for marine vessels. Designed for individual boat owners and marine manufacturers who install or specify custom-fit decking.
• OceanGrip Marine Decking for Golf Carts UV-stable, water-resistant marine-grade EVA foam flooring adapted for golf carts, offering non-slip traction, comfort, and custom styling. Targeted at residential golf cart owners, waterfront communities, resorts, rental fleets, campgrounds, and RV parks.
• OceanGrip Sheets Pre-cut EVA foam sheets available up to 82"x44" in 5mm and 6mm thickness, with faux teak style options available by custom order. Sold as standalone material for customers who want raw OceanGrip sheet goods rather than fully templated decking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-4 year product lifespan with proper care

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationOceanGrip uses 3M-developed acrylic-based, pressure sensitive, peel and stick adhesive for their EVA foam decking products. This partnership enables the easy 'peel and stick' installation process that is a key differentiator for the product.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nautolex (OMNOVA Solutions): Established marine upholstery and vinyl product line targeting boat seating, trim, and broader interior surfaces. Larger incumbent offering alternative decking and finishing materials to boat OEMs.
• Lonseal: Manufacturer of marine-grade vinyl flooring and decking sheets. Broader incumbent in marine flooring serving both OEM boat builders and aftermarket customers.
• Teknon Industries: Parent company of Gator Step and a broader foam-products manufacturer serving marine, automotive, and consumer markets. Larger-scale incumbent with broader portfolio than OceanGrip.

Direct peers

• PlasDECK: Producer of synthetic marine decking (EVA-foam-based) with custom-fit kits for boats and yachts. Direct competitor serving the same aftermarket and OEM customers as OceanGrip.
• SeaDek: The category leader in custom EVA foam marine decking and traction pads. Closest direct competitor to OceanGrip, offering similar peel-and-stick custom-cut foam products to boat owners and OEMs nationally.
• MarineMat: Custom EVA foam boat mats and decking products with peel-and-stick installation. Closely competes with OceanGrip on customization, traction pads, and DIY install.
• Hydro-Turf: Manufacturer of marine traction products including custom-cut mats and decking for boats and PWCs. Comparable offering and customer base to OceanGrip.
• Aqua-Traction: Custom marine EVA foam decking with similar peel-and-stick installation and customization workflow. Direct competitor serving boat owners and marine service businesses.
• Deckadance Marine Flooring: Custom marine EVA foam decking supplier for boats, yachts, and PWCs. Direct competitor focused on the same aftermarket marine decking use cases.
• Gator Step: Manufacturer of EVA foam marine decking with custom designs and templates for boats, ATV/UTV, and golf carts — directly overlapping OceanGrip's marine and golf cart product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceangrip_fl
• Facebookfacebook.com/oceangrip
• Instagraminstagram.com/oceangrip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oceangrip-inc.

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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