Removing carpet from 2004 Tahoe Q4 SF

[fdtiger]

I am looking for some advice. My wife and I recently bought a 2004 Tahoe Q4 SF. We love the boat, but I don't really like having carpet in my boat. We spend a lot of time tubing, and I have noticed that the carpet gets really wet.
So, I am considering taking the carpet out of the boat. I know the the newer tahoe boats come with snap-in carpet. My questions are:
1. What does the floor under the carpet look like? (Is it an unfinished surface)
2. If I take the carpet out, is there something I can put on the floor to make it slip resistant?
3. Can I do this without a lot of costs?

I am not the most mechanically inclined person, so I appreciate any advise you can give.

 

[tonesdman]

Re: Removing carpet from 2004 Tahoe Q4 SF

Good question, I'm in the same boat!! Lol

 

[rdhawk1950]

Re: Removing carpet from 2004 Tahoe Q4 SF

The floor is wood under the carpet. It would be really hard to clean after carpet removal because of the glue used the carpet backing .If one wanted to spend the money and have it removed and put out door carpet in its place.

 

[fdtiger]

Re: Removing carpet from 2004 Tahoe Q4 SF

So I checked under the carpet and it is plywood. Now I am thinking about taking the carpet out and either using Durabak or having Rhino spray it. Any suggestions.

 

[mccownk]

Re: Removing carpet from 2004 Tahoe Q4 SF

Is wet carpet really worth the hassle? Your call.