Boat Carpet replacement option

[NavyAngler]

I am looking to get a project boat and was thinking about using the textured deck paint instead of carpet. Any thoughts? I saw it at home depot and looked like it would work like the new vinyle surfaces. Or if anyone else has any other new ideas vice carpet.

[Swampseed]

I have heard lot of duck hunters like "Hydro-turf".

[Countryboy N.C.]

I can't decide what to do myself, my carpet is about gone, too. I dread doing it, but got to do something soon.

[Rees Guide]

Carpet replacement is not that bad. As far as using so sort of roll on or spray on stuff do some research, a lot of that stuff comes off pretty easy if not done rite.

[Barnacle Bill]

The have some new roll on stuff they been advertising for decks. I've been wondering how it would work on a boat. Can't remember the name of it.

[Herewego]

I used Tuff coat with a roller on my aluminum Xpress. I seen a boat done that used a texture ceiling paint gun rented from Home Depot that really look good. What I like is not having all the fish slime to clean out of carpet. I fish more days than not and IMO carpet just wears out to soon.

[kickingback]

You really can't beat a good carpet for the boat. Not only does it provide a better look and comfort for the feet but it also provides a quiet footing in the boat. This is especially true in an aluminum boat. The carpet dissipates the sound and makes it easier for you to get closer to structure without spooking the fish all the time. Have you ever seen a fancy bass boat without carpet? Ever wonder why?

[skeetbum]

Carpet isn't that bad to redo if you don't overthink it. pull the old, scrape what you can and grind (gently) the rest of the residue and start putting in the new. Don't cut the corners on the hatches straight down the corner. Cut an angle from the point of the corner on a 45* and wrap the other and cut it to match, then glue and final trim. The roll on stuff is hard to get the prep right. I've seen a bunch of it peeling like a bad sunburn. Buying good carpet to install helps some with the job, and the price difference isn't that significant IMHO. Weldwood contact cement is what we used at correct craft and it stayed put. Smear lots of glue on both sides and apply and leave it alone til it's dry. If you use it like contact is designed you are gonna hate yourself somewhere thru the job. Once it sticks you're done. Getting used to the idea of doing it is most of the hard part.

[feelay]

Have you ever seen a fancy bass boat without carpet? Ever wonder why?

How about a Ranger....doesn't get much fancier.

[NavyAngler]

I know that you never see carpet in saltwater boats and they fish really shallow water without spooking and the ranger that was posted looks like a saltwater version. I have done carpet replacement before and no it is not hard but it is time consuming. I just figured that this deck and boat dock paint would work just as good for about the same cost and hopefully last longer.