The Pristine Difference
Published: Sunday, August 30, 2026 9:00 am
By: Erik Kyle
Transformative. That’s the best word I can use to describe what our friends at Pristine Marine in Marblehead, Ohio did to our 2008 35-foot Everglades with GatorStep. Pristine Marine was founded by husband-and-wife team Mike and Oyu McGlothlin with a simple goal: provide boat owners with high-quality marine flooring, upholstery, and canvas work backed by exceptional customer service. Together, Mike and Oyu built Pristine Marine from the ground up, earning a reputation throughout the Lake Erie region for craftsmanship, honesty, and innovative solutions.
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I have known Mike with Pristine from the Port Clinton/Catawba area for some time now. A proud veteran working in our area as an installer of flooring, carpet, and upholstery — an all-around hard worker in the marine industry. When Pristine became a dealer and brought on GatorStep as the premier marine decking product, I knew there was something very good happening at Pristine Marine. First off, GatorStep is different from the get-go; the process was a breeze and the product stands out for its durability, fit, and fantastic look. Using advanced digital measuring technology and modern CAD design processes, the company delivers custom-fit solutions for boats of all sizes. Extraordinary!
Now what always concerns boaters when you put new decking down is seeing how long it will stay in place and look this good. Well, I believe that’s the GatorStep difference — it doesn’t shrink and no debris can collect underneath it or expose the adhesive, which can curl the product or make it come free. As you can see from my images this product is very attractive and durable, plus it was installed by one of the best people in the industry.
I can’t say enough about how pleased I am with GatorStep and Mike at Pristine Marine — well done gentlemen! For more information on the product go to GatorStep.com, and to contact Mike at Pristine Marine just stop by their new location at 177 S Bridge Road, Lakeside/Marblehead, OH 43440. You can also give them a call at 419-557-2040, or just visit their website at PristineBoats.com.
tags: Everglades Boats, Gator Step, installation, Marblehead, Pristine Marine, review
