vinyl flooring for boats

I just got in a new set of carpet samples of different weights and styles..I didn`t know they was sending some nice vinyl samples for boats. This stuff is nice,,it`s non skid,thick and tuff a nails...I`ve seen some from other places and I wasn`t empressed wit it..but I like this and see where it would really work in a boat..catfishermen will love this,,no more slim in the carpet to smell it up...just take a hose to this stuff..it`ll be a bear to install but done worse..it comes in gray and tan..

[QUOTE=onemorecast56;496108]I just got in a new set of carpet samples of different weights and styles..I didn`t know they was sending some nice vinyl samples for boats. This stuff is nice,,it`s non skid,thick and tuff a nails...I`ve seen some from other places and I wasn`t empressed wit it..but I like this and see where it would really work in a boat..catfishermen will love this,,no more slim in the carpet to smell it up...just take a hose to this stuff..it`ll be a bear to install but done worse..it comes in gray and tan..[/QUOTE]

Its probably the same stuff they use in saltwater flats boats. Pretty awesome stuff and easy to maintain.

Onemorecast.

Is this the stuff your are talking about? My Raider came with it on all the floors, rear deck, cabin, bow, etc.

I agree with you it's very easy to maintain. Hose it off and good to go. Washes up easy if you want. No more hooks in the carpet, no slime.

And even in heavy rain with wet shoes, it's non-slip.

Down side to consider: When the sun is hot don't walk on it in bare feet, it gets pretty warm.

If I had it to do over again, with a hardtop enclosed cabin, I would do the vinyl on the bow and stern, and inside the cockpit go with carpet to reduce sound and add a little more creature comfort. As is with all vinyl, I love the easy of maintenance, and the other good news is if it gets wet, withing a bout 15 minutes in the sun you can run around on it in socks and now get wet, it drys that quick.

Something else you may want consider is spray on bed liner. You can have done professionaly or do it yourself. I've seen a few boats that have it and the owners were very happy with them. Thanks Tech

[QUOTE=HURRICANEBOB;496115]Onemorecast.

Is this the stuff your are talking about? My Raider came with it on all the floors, rear deck, cabin, bow, etc.

I agree with you it's very easy to maintain. Hose it off and good to go. Washes up easy if you want. No more hooks in the carpet, no slime.

And even in heavy rain with wet shoes, it's non-slip.

Down side to consider: When the sun is hot don't walk on it in bare feet, it gets pretty warm.

If I had it to do over again, with a hardtop enclosed cabin, I would do the vinyl on the bow and stern, and inside the cockpit go with carpet to reduce sound and add a little more creature comfort. As is with all vinyl, I love the easy of maintenance, and the other good news is if it gets wet, withing a bout 15 minutes in the sun you can run around on it in socks and now get wet, it drys that quick.[/QUOTE]

Yes Bob thats what it looks like. LOL I can fix that carpet in the cabin part pretty easy. I got some samples of some really nice 28oz textrued marine carpet that the really nice pontoons come with.

When I renovated my '84 Tracker a few years ago, I used a product called Nautolex and couldn't be happier with it. It's vinyl with a textured surface and easy to clean - just hose it off. If you're not familiar with it, you might want to check it out.

[QUOTE=hairball;496233]When I renovated my '84 Tracker a few years ago, I used a product called Nautolex and couldn't be happier with it. It's vinyl with a textured surface and easy to clean - just hose it off. If you're not familiar with it, you might want to check it out.[/QUOTE]

Can you do the deck lids using that product?

I have a sample of the Nautolex being sent to me now but am unsure if it would do the deck lids etc.

[QUOTE=ffitch847;496242]Can you do the deck lids using that product?

I have a sample of the Nautolex being sent to me now but am unsure if it would do the deck lids etc.[/QUOTE]

Sure. I used it on the bilge compartment and livewell lids on mine.