If you can't tell I'm not too fond of carpet in boats... Up here in the great pacific nw where rain is a given, followed by mud and sand. that get tracked on and into carpets.... Add in oil, bilge water, incontinent pets, owners and guests. Then throw in beer, wine, other adult beverage, fish blood and you name it, the end result is the carpet looks like a Jackson Pollack painting... Why would boat builders think this stain, dirt and allergen collection medium would be acceptable to their customers ? It covers up poor craftsmanship of the builders and other flaws, is it that much harder to put in wood, vinyl, cork, or a myriad of other floor covering that aren't a dirt magnet and require a steam bath to clean. There is no question here just a rant