New Boat Flooring

thinkxingu · 10-18-2015, 06:32 AM

Hi! Because the carpet on our first pontoon never seemed to dry and, as a result, we started getting mold, we ordered vinyl on our new one.

The issue: our mini schnauzer doesn't like vinyl floors, so we'll need an area carpet--just a runner up the middle to let her get up on the seats to see what's going on. Can I just pick up/have made an outdoor runner, or should I be looking at marine carpet? Any suggestions and/or business recommendations welcome!

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noreast · 10-18-2015, 06:44 AM

I have the same issue with my Newfy wont get on the boat without a runner. I went to Home depot. they have a roll of runner with rubber bottom, so it grips good. I don't know how it will last but its so cheap and easy to roll up I don't care. I have the teak vinyl. Love it, It's so easy to clean and stays cool. The optional removable carpet may be worth the extra $.

thinkxingu · 05-19-2016, 10:39 AM

Just an update: Ocean State Job Lot has rubber-backed runners for $15. Gonna try one out on our new pontoon.

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Winnisquamer · 05-19-2016, 11:22 AM

Wouldn't use regular carpet.. Will end up with mold, if going carpet route I would spring for marine grade (still get mold, just not as fast)

thinkxingu · 05-19-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamer

Wouldn't use regular carpet.. Will end up with mold, if going carpet route I would spring for marine grade (still get mold, just not as fast)

Since the boat's in sun much of the time, the cover airs out nice, and the carpeting is real thin, I'm thinking it'll be OK.

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10-18-2015, 06:32 AM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,245 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,278 Posts	New Boat Flooring Hi! Because the carpet on our first pontoon never seemed to dry and, as a result, we started getting mold, we ordered vinyl on our new one. The issue: our mini schnauzer doesn't like vinyl floors, so we'll need an area carpet--just a runner up the middle to let her get up on the seats to see what's going on. Can I just pick up/have made an outdoor runner, or should I be looking at marine carpet? Any suggestions and/or business recommendations welcome! Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

10-18-2015, 06:44 AM	#2
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	I have the same issue with my Newfy wont get on the boat without a runner. I went to Home depot. they have a roll of runner with rubber bottom, so it grips good. I don't know how it will last but its so cheap and easy to roll up I don't care. I have the teak vinyl. Love it, It's so easy to clean and stays cool. The optional removable carpet may be worth the extra $.

05-19-2016, 10:39 AM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,245 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,278 Posts	Just an update: Ocean State Job Lot has rubber-backed runners for $15. Gonna try one out on our new pontoon. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

05-19-2016, 11:22 AM	#4
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Wouldn't use regular carpet.. Will end up with mold, if going carpet route I would spring for marine grade (still get mold, just not as fast)