question on carpet

[tigger19]

just got threw replacing the rotten floor on my 1988 bayliner capri and was woundering if anyone has used the out door carpet from like homedepot that is water replent just trying to save some money but not trying to go threw all that work in a couple of years. let me now the pros and cons if you have or haven,t thank first time boat owner

 

[foodfisher]

Re: question on carpet

Yes, Inexpensive and functional. I cut it to fit very close to all protrusions and openings especially around the ski locker. When the lid is put down, it holds everything in place. Free floating (no glue), makes it easy to remove for cleaning or replacing.

 

[NYBo]

Re: question on carpet

Welcome to iboats!:welcome:

I used this on mine, tinted to a blue almost the same as the original carpet: Skid-No-More - iboats

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: question on carpet

do not replace the carpet with carpet. carpet does not belong on boats any more than around a swimming pool. put down vinyl or paint the wood.

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: question on carpet

do not replace the carpet with carpet. Carpet does not belong on boats any more than around a swimming pool. Put down vinyl or paint the wood.

x 2

 

[ajax5240]

Re: question on carpet

The Home Depot carpet is cheap. It works, but won't last long. It starts to fray a bit after a year or so.

I have used it twice, and will be using marine grade carpet next time.

 

[H20Rat]

Re: question on carpet

do not replace the carpet with carpet. carpet does not belong on boats any more than around a swimming pool. put down vinyl or paint the wood.

Or better yet, there is a much better middle ground. Paint the floor, and then put in snap-in carpet. Best of both worlds! My current boat didn't come with carpet, just a fiberglass floor. One of the first things I did was install some snaps and cut some carpet to match. The boat looks much nicer and is easier on the feet. Carpet is also more slip-resistant then wet fiberglass.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: question on carpet

Gee, I like carpet is some boats. it looks good, is cool and nice on the feet. Other types of boats should be bare fiberglass decking.

I have found the marine stuff is good but $$. Lowe's had (some years ago) the ability to order most color indoor-outdoor carpet, at very good prices. I bought the in-stock Lowe's stuff for a real low price, and have had good luck with it. It was royal blue.

Make sure your new floor (deck) won't rot, as some marine carpets have a rubber backing that traps moisture, and stick it on with some indoor-outdoor carpet adhesive.

 

[tigger19]

Re: question on carpet

Thank for the reply guys. I will go to lows and homedepot and look for water resistant out door carpet

 

[spdracr39]

Re: question on carpet

do not replace the carpet with carpet. carpet does not belong on boats any more than around a swimming pool. put down vinyl or paint the wood.

I would have argued with you before my last two boats with out it. Now I will never own another with it If you are a tenderfoot just buy you some water shoes !!

 

[Fireman431]

Re: question on carpet

do not replace the carpet with carpet. carpet does not belong on boats any more than around a swimming pool. put down vinyl or paint the wood.

I disagree. Carpet doesn't belong on a fishing boat. It does belong on a cruiser or other vessel where comfort matters.

This is the cockpit carpet on my boat. It's marine carpet, snapped in (easily removable), easy to clean, and cool underfoot on hot summer days. It goes perfectly on my boat. The flybridge is also carpeted. Much more comfortable. Of course, the only fish on my boat is what's going on the grill!

 

[s.hadley81]

Re: question on carpet

i know this is a little late but I put carpet from home depot in my bass boat I semi restored and its a wheat color to make a long story short had to pull a piece up to tighten my bow eye the next season so I bought some new carpet same exact stuff from hd as I originally bought and couldn't believe how much the other carpet faded next time I wont be cheap and by marine carpet but I just bought another boat and cant agree more with the other posters on the vinyl products out today that's the way im going if its hot I will just get snap in carpets made up