Guest Saqa Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Hi all Almost ready to pick up my boat. Will fit it out myself. Are there any decent alternatives to marine carpet. Something not so fuzzy. Has any one tried using any sort of eva or similar. Will cork tiles be any good (other then finishing it with curry-butt sealant to annoy Haraka when he is on board). If anyone wants to dispose of any unused chair pedestels and any other fittings and stuff in exchange for rods and such then give me a yell. Do anyone of youse know plastic welding? I intend to do storage and wells and stuff to the shape of the boat contours to maximise space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefish Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 take a walk around clark rubber and see what you see. closed cell foam is good for padding under any covering that you lean or sit on. what sort of boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 take a walk around clark rubber and see what you see. closed cell foam is good for padding under any covering that you lean or sit on. what sort of boat? Mac 360 openboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 This may sound nuts, and i havent done it, but have you thought of using marine carpet upside down ? Its quite soft underfoot without too much fuzziness. Very grippy and looks good. Just a thought. Otherwise marine anti slip painted straight onto the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightweight Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Teak. Expensive.... But looks the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Rubber egg crate floor mats, go down to clark rubber and get it cut to size, brilliant stuff! no smell! easy to wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cap3 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Saqa, Marine carpet is the most practical solution, its durable and designed to withstand the elements, its light, easy to work with and install and pretty cheap when compared to some other materials. I dont know why you would want anything else???? If its because you dont want to permanantly fix the carpet down, you can always look at either fixing it with velcro strips or pressed studs. Oh, and one more thing, I just couldn't resist......... Have you got a motor for it yet or your just gonna "Rohit" Edited June 7, 2006 by cap3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Oh, and one more thing, I just couldn't resist......... Have you got a motor for it yet or your just gonna "Rohit" Good one mate. Watch your back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Saqa, Marine carpet is the most practical solution, its durable and designed to withstand the elements, its light, easy to work with and install and pretty cheap when compared to some other materials. I dont know why you would want anything else???? If its because you dont want to permanantly fix the carpet down, you can always look at either fixing it with velcro strips or pressed studs. Oh, and one more thing, I just couldn't resist......... Have you got a motor for it yet or your just gonna "Rohit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasacutsnake Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Nice one! Is it looped carpet you want to get away from? Stallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Nice one! Is it looped carpet you want to get away from? Stallo Looking for something with closed surface as I am too lazy to pick out all the braid tag cutoffs, scales, dirt, blood, terminals and the is very paranoid about tiny sharp objects in carpet and very ossesive compulsive about picking out each little bit of hair and rubbish from carpets. A closed surface will make for a much relaxing trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny_tinny Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I wouldn't want carpet if I couldn't remove it for cleaning. All I have done was paint the ply floor of my tinny with exterior enamel. sprinkling fine sand into the last 2 coats while still wet. This gives a good non-slip surface, but is a bit rough under the feet. I loose-lay a piece of marine HD carpet on top of the anti-skid ply, and it doesn't move at all - no fixing needed. When I get home, I remove the carpet, hang it over the clothes line and blast it with water, from the underside first (to loosen the crud) and then on the upper surface, but from an angle to remove all the gunk. If I am crabbing up a muddy creek and expect to get lots of dirt aboard, I can leave the carpet at home and put up with the rough ply. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aron Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Saqa, I was just looking through the latest bias boating catalogue and came across a posible alternative for you, on page 28 half way down the third colum there is listed Non Skid Plastic Rolls - 305mm wide x 3.65 metres - can be cut to size with a knive available in three colours - beige, grey & white and $16.95 per roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saqa Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Saqa, I was just looking through the latest bias boating catalogue and came across a posible alternative for you, on page 28 half way down the third colum there is listed Non Skid Plastic Rolls - 305mm wide x 3.65 metres - can be cut to size with a knive available in three colours - beige, grey & white and $16.95 per roll. That sounds ok. Thanks mate, will check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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