Cut to your Sportsman, and cut to your size.

Already know the size you want? Enter it and we'll cut it. Not sure? Tell us your model (Open, Heritage or Masters) and we'll size the pad to your helm. Either way, you approve the drawing before we cut, and it ships from our Prospect, CT shop.

Design Your Sportsman Helm Pad →

Custom AquaGrip helm pad engraved with the Sportsman logo, teak over black PE/EVA foam installed on a boat

Real Sportsman helm pads, CNC-cut and engraved in our Prospect, CT shop.

Your size or your model: we cut to either

Most owners already know how big they want their helm pad, whether that's the footprint they stand on at the wheel or a pad bigger than the one they have now. Put your numbers in the studio, up to 65″ × 28″, and we cut to them exactly.

Rather fit the helm itself? Start with your model. Sportsman builds its Open, Heritage and Masters lines on different hulls and helm layouts, so a pad sized for one won't fit another. We cut to the helm you have, with no trimming and no gaps, and engrave the Sportsman logo or your boat's name right into the foam.

Built for the helm you stand at every trip

Stand longer, hurt less

16mm dual-density PE/EVA foam takes the pounding off your knees and back on the long run to the fishing grounds. Want it firmer or thinner? Choose 6, 12, 16 or 20mm.

Grip when it's soaked

Non-slip traction that holds when spray, rain and fish slime hit the helm.

The Sportsman logo, engraved

Add the Sportsman mark, your boat's name or both, cut right into the foam. It won't peel, fade or wash off.

Your colors, your pattern

Pick your top and bottom colors from the color guide, then finish with teak lines or a clean perimeter line.

Stick it or remove it

Genuine 3M marine-grade adhesive for a permanent install, or removable rubber backing if you want to take it with you.

Made in Connecticut

Every pad is CNC-cut to order in our Prospect, CT shop and shipped nationwide.

Not sure of your size?

Got a rectangle in mind? Measure the area you stand in and enter length × width in the studio. Helm has curves, footrests or cutouts? Use AquaScan: place the reference targets, send photos, and we'll map your helm before we cut. Questions? Call 203-580-8080.

Ready to upgrade your Sportsman helm?

Enter your size or pick your model, choose your colors and add your logo in the studio. Rated 5.0 on Google by the boat owners we've cut for.

Start Your Design →

Doing more than the helm? Get your whole deck quoted.

AquaGrip CT is an independent fabricator and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsman Boats. Brand names and logos appear on pads made to order for their owners.

5.0 ★★★★★ Google rating

Owners who stand on it every trip

Real Google reviews from boat owners who had their helm pad cut in our Prospect, CT shop.

★★★★★
“Helm pad was designed made and shipped all within a week. That quality is amazing and the price was less than half of most retails or custom shops. Amazing communication from the owner. 10/10 experience. Thank you again man I really appreciate it.”
Eric H. Google review Custom helm pad
★★★★★
“Best customer service ever!! James was very communicative while working on getting the logo all set to be put on the helm pad and it came out fantastic! Highly recommend Aquagripct to anyone!!”
Relyt N. Google review Helm pad + logo
★★★★★
“Our project was completed with such excellence. I contacted James last week, he had a great suggestion to resolve an issue with an access port. Quote was back in no time. I confirmed and paid the invoice on Monday, our pad was delivered on Friday. Time, quality, and cost were to perfection. Very satisfied customer Thank you James @ Aquagrip”
Mark W. Google review Custom project