Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

[awides]

I'm currently re-finishing the floors, decks and hatch lids on my bass 17' bass boat. I'm considering, as an alternate to carpeting, marine-grade vinyl floor covering. I want to avoid having to repair soft spots on my deck in another ten years--hopefully this is the way to go.

Anyone have any thoughts as to pros/cons, etc. What brands would you suggest? I've found some at BPS, Cabela's, Overton's, etc.

Thanks for the input!

 

[xxxflhrci]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

Sounds slippery when wet. My brother had his sprayed with bedliner material. It turned out nice.

 

[awides]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

thanks xxx--i've done the spray-on bed liner in two of my aluminum boats. I thought it came out well, but you're right, it was slippery. I was thinking of actual flooring material like this:http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_90894____SearchResults

 

[rlk]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

I have vinyl in a pontoon that I just bought, and really like it except it gets VERY hot. Too hot for me to walk on barefoot. I have to keep a pair of deck shoes handy, or a towel to stand on.

The color of mine is a light colored tan. If it was a dark color, I could understand it getting hot.

My other pontoon had a very dark blue carpet. While it got hot, it is nothing compared to the vinyl.

Bob

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

same stuff as on jetski's http://hydroturf.com/products.php?cat=Sheets of Hydro-Turf

 

[Joe_the_boatman]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

My Starcraft's original floor was rotted out when I got it, and it was covered in vinyl. It all depends on how you care for it. I'd argue it's better than carpet though. I went the paint route myself - cheaper, but doesn't look as good.

 

[awides]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

Nice, thanks guys. I was considering black, but due to all the heat comments, I may think about another color. I'm thinking I'll do the deck floor in the vinyl and the casting decks carpet.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Vinyl Flooring as Alternate to Carpet

I'm going with Nautolex tan vinyl for my 18' Crestliner's decks and vertical surfaces, same stuff that BPS has. I needed 16 yards but bought 22 since it was cheap,,, 22 yards (72" x 66') for $225. Pm me if you would like the source...