Carpet on boat

[oldjeep]

Please tell me you have a huge boat!!!

20ft Just a run of the mill semi custom fit cover costs over $400 if you get it in a decent material

This is a pretty decent cover for your boat in Sunbrella. It doesn't have a ratchet but has a drawstring which is just about as good.

http://boatcovers.iboats.com/Maxum/...009)_Westland-MX1974/25484/?cart_id=911739265

 

[viper1216]

Ok so obvious question, are you using a pole that tents the bow cover and a pole that tents the cockpit cover portion? With the poles in place, it is difficult for water to puddle. I will say, now that you mention it, for my previous boat, using the pole in the bow section tented so water couldn't collect but it exacerbated the amount of water that would run into the boat under the bow window due to the poor design.

Yes on the poles. But the water puddles in right corner of the stern. The 3 snaps that the rear cover connects to on the bottom of the windshield are broken...so I am wondering if that is where it is coming in. If I combine that with the issue of poor design, it might be multiplied. I might try to move a few of the snaps on the stern down to tighten it up and maybe that will get rid of the rear puddle and fix the snaps on the windshield and go from there. I didn't realize just how expensive these covers are...I have no problem getting one if needed, but if I can make my existing one work, I would like to go that route.

 

[jkust]

Yes on the poles. But the water puddles in right corner of the stern. The 3 snaps that the rear cover connects to on the bottom of the windshield are broken...so I am wondering if that is where it is coming in. If I combine that with the issue of poor design, it might be multiplied. I might try to move a few of the snaps on the stern down to tighten it up and maybe that will get rid of the rear puddle and fix the snaps on the windshield and go from there. I didn't realize just how expensive these covers are...I have no problem getting one if needed, but if I can make my existing one work, I would like to go that route.

I posted some other stuff but it didn't show up. I was saying basically if all is well with the boat, for 5k, I would just live with the sun damage given it it's a nice sized bowrider with the bigger small block v8. Generally you can mitigate the sun exposure on your boat no matter where you are with various products that block uv rays on the seats. Also that larger bowriders, just a couple feet larger, don't have a dedicated bimini spot, Chaparrals in particular, so that means the bimini is always on and deployed so that also mitigates the sun exposure. For my previous boat it was all about the fact that the bow cover allowed water to flow under the center windshield. I wouldn't have needed any snaps on the cockpit cover portion of it where it touches the windshield. I would start by replacing the snaps for sure.

 

[gm280]

I personally lke carpet. I realize others despise it, but all my boats had and will have carpet for a few reasons. First It feels really nice on your feet. Even with shoes on. That little extra cushion comfort works for me. Second, It never ever gets hot. Regardless the out side temp, the carpet never burns you. Third, it make the hull quiet. If you like trolling along a bank fishing for whatever type fishing you do, you approach the areas quietly without any hull noise. So carpet it will be for me. And keeping it clean was never a problem for me. But then my boats were always under cover and not exposed to the elements. JMHO

 

[SeaDooSam]

Commercial sewing covers are awesome. I got a ratchet one for my Seadoo sportster for a steal on eBay. After 2 seasons of sitting out (my boating season is May-Oct) it still is like brand new. Haven't had to spray waterproofer or anything. This cover has already outlasted the OEM Seadoo cover that I bought for it and is still great. Very high quality ratchet. I love mine

 

[SeaDooSam]

Second, It never ever gets hot. Regardless the out side temp, the carpet never burns you.

Chap decided it would be a good idea to but dark turquoise carpet in my model boat. So when it sits in the sun it burns my feet. Moral of the story make sure it's a light color carpet.
Although I will beg to differ with you on that, I love carpet in mine. The only thing is I have to clean it about twice a season with a liftoff carpet cleaner because from people stepping on it, it gets filthy. Looks brand new after I clean it though!

 

[viper1216]

The carpet is a very very light tan...almost an off white. Do I would think dirt would show...a lot.

 

[jkust]

The carpet is a very very light tan...almost an off white. Do I would think dirt would show...a lot.

Sure it will depending on what you are doing. If people are eating cheetos and hershey bars and fishing, then your tan carpet will show everything. If you are fine cleaning it every so often or just living with stains, then it is fine. It's personal preference. Snap out carpet to me is one of the best additions to boats when they started offering it along with fiberglass diamond pattern floors since you can use or not use the carpet any time you wish. Some of this discussion is like the 3.0 versus a bigger engine and people with the 3.0 that haven't experienced the 4.3 in the same boat will argue the 3.0 is the best thing going. Snap out carpet is like having the ability to swap out a person's beloved 3.0 and add a 4.3 in 5 minutes and switch back in another 5.

 

[viper1216]

So in response to the carpet staying damp while under the cover, I just saw some Taylor Made cover vents. Could I add those to wear the pole connects to each cover to provide some air through the cover while it's sitting? Anyone have any experience with these? I would hate to cut my covers only to cause more issues, but they seem like they got good reviews.

 

[wrvond]

They are good vents, with great placement, since the pole is usually the highest point of the cover, all the hot air will rise and escape through the vent reducing condensation. Vents placed on other areas of the cover will allow pockets of warmer air to collect in the pole areas.