Carpeting/Flooring question

[Parrot6909]

I recently purchased a mid 80's Fish n Ski boat (boat make is Alliance, never heard of them before, but it seems like a solid boat). The carpeting in it is shot. When I started taking the carpeting up, I noticed that the fiberglass under the boat is in really good shape (thankfully). I want to use this primarily for fishing, so having a carpeted deck (especially in the saltwater by me) is not advantageous. Is it possible to just paint the fiberglass and not replace the carpet? I am thinking for ease of cleanup this would be best....If it is possible, what kind of paint would your reccomend? Thanks in advance!

 

[DJ]

Re: Carpeting/Flooring question

Parrot,<br /><br />Sure you can. Just be mindful, that it can get very slippery without some type of abrasive added into the paint.<br /><br />Go to the West Marine site. They have a very good paint selection and descriptions of how to use certain products. <br /><br />www.westmarine.com

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Carpeting/Flooring question

I bought some Evercoat No-Skid, which is a rubberized material with chunks in it for traction, meant for bot floors or whatever else you want to use it on. I paid $45 for a gallon of it.

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Carpeting/Flooring question

spray on bed liner workes real well to

 

[Astro18]

Re: Carpeting/Flooring question

There's a DIY bedliner product called "Durabak" that would probably work well. It can be rolled on, and it stays flexible. Also, it has small chunks of rubber in it for traction. I did the interior of a Jeep with it and I couldnt be happier. I got it at "www.4wd.com" and do a search for Durabak. It comes in black or gray, and in quart or gallon containers.