Want to install carpet...

[duck boat capt]

I have a Lowe Roughneck 1860 VTC, and want to install carpet on the floor/decks to help with comfort, noise and heat. My questions are: 1. Do I need to use plywood since my floor is already flat aluminum? 2. Are there any good camo carpets on the market? 3. How would I ensure decent water drain since my floor drain is behind my center console? This boat has turned into our pleasure/hunting/fishing boat now that our kids are out of the house. No more skiing/wakeboarding for us since our dogs don't legally count as spotters; so we're selling the ski boat. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Want to install carpet...

I recomend snap in.... it can easily be removed for storage or to clean... snaps can be pop riveted very easily to alum floor

 

[cr2k]

Re: Want to install carpet...

I agree with snaps on this kind of floor. Once you have cut the carpet to fit you can take it to your local canvas shop or whereever you can get it edged and the snaps installed. Then just lay it out and put the snaps on the floor.

You can even make sections of carpet so you can pull the ones that are prone to getting the dirtyest so you can clean them without having to fight with the whole thing.

Camo Carpet? Let's see ground is usually brown or green. And if was too camoflaged you wouldn't know where to step.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Want to install carpet...

get some non-skid floor mats like restaurants use and cut them to fit. rubber with one inch holes. you want something removeable so you can powerwash and dry it.