Replacement for cabin floor carpeting

[Mark Prouty]

What is the best replacement for cabin floor carpeting?

[mike]

What is the best replacement for cabin floor carpeting?

I considered the more durable marine carpet, but my wife didn't like the rougher feel. So, we went with cheaper house-style carpet, as a purely disposable solution (we'll probably have to replace it in a year).

I have a feeling it's not going to fare too well.

--Mike

[Steve K]

I used an outdoor carpet from Home Depot. It's not the cheapest stuff, but the price was reasonable. It has a rib pattern and is almost the same color as the original. I also threw away my "Drydeck" that was in the cockpit and cut out a piece of the same carpet to replace it. No more sore feet. Yep, Drydeck looks cool and costs plenty, but it's really hard on your feet, if you like to sail barefoot. Not only that, the Drydeck gets rather soft (and hot too) in the summer heat and then moves around a lot, when you stand on it, particularly when the boat is on a heel.

I installed the new carpet by conservatively using double sided outdoor carpet tape, to hold it in place. Only put down a few strips and the carpet stays in place well. I didn't tape the piece in the cockpit, so I can easily remove it for cleaning. It's been out in the weather for about 7 months now and still looks great.
I think I spent $70 for the carpet and I have enough left to replace it again.
SK

[Sloop John B]

try used beber.

[CFCassidy]

I actually found marine carpet at Lowe's. About $4.50 per linear ft., needed 5 ft. I also used this tacky tape made by Duck to keep it from sliding. Its tacky but not sticky so you can easily lift the carpet for cleaning.

[kevin carroll]

A. Ask yourself what kind of sailboat has carpeting !!!!!!

B. Head over to the mods section and look at the Teak & Holly floor I put in - I know of three other folks who have done this and all love it

http://macgregorsailors.com/cgi-bin/mod ... record=420

Kevin Carroll
Jump the Shark - 01 25X
San Diego CA

[Rich Plumb]

I got some indoor/outdoor carpet on a precut roll, from Costco. The carpet comes in various colors (I used gray) and has a no-slip rubber backing. It will not fray when cut to size. I've had it down for a couple of years now and seems to be holding up just fine.

[Mark Prouty]

A. Ask yourself what kind of sailboat has carpeting !!!!!!
B. Head over to the mods section and look at the Teak & Holly floor I put in - I know of three other folks who have done this and all love it

http://macgregorsailors.com/cgi-bin/mod ... record=420

Kevin,
Where did you get the wood? I don't think I have the skills to install something like that. It is nice

[kevin carroll]

Frost Hardware in San Diego, my neighbor and sailing buddy Murv Barry actually cut out the pattern for me and I did all of the varnishing. Wood cost about $160

Kevin Carroll
Jump the Shark 01 26X
San Diego, CA

[norbert]

i replaced my carpet with synthetic turf (in blue, not green!). it is water resistant and has little rubber knobs on the back - non skid and drainage. i have the same material under the v and aft berth cushions to ventilate the down side. no more mildew since.

[HERNDON]

Norbert:

Did you notice any additional improve in the comfort of the v birth or
aft berth?

Rob

[norbert]

not really. the main improvement is that there is no more moisture between the floor and the plastic downside of the cushions, because the synthetic turf has drainage and this is sufficiant for some ventilation. i still plan to replace the original foam by a denser one.

[Dimitri-2000X-Tampa]

For those who have used berber carpet, how do you keep the edges from unravelling?

[Jack O'Brien]

Dimitri:

Peanut butter and jelly on toast. When it falls jelly side down, step on it and grind it in. Edges won't unravel.

[Kenoten]

I actually just used indoor/outdoor carpeting... and love it. I know.. not right on a sailboat.. but I used the same carpeting in the cockpit.. and it stays in place without tacking it down. I also removed the stern berth cushions... and put down carpert there as well.. it really helps to protect the fiberglass. We don't sleep in the rear berth...just use for storage