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Old 03-07-2014, 02:29 PM   #1
jstauffer
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City: Poulsbo, WA
Vessel Name: Serenus
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What Type of Carpet To Use

I have a 44' Tollycraft CMY that is needing a capet change out. I want to stay with carpet, but not sure what type of carpet to use. Should it be just a commercial grade indoor carpet? When I look on the internet for marine carpets what mostly comes up is a type of indoor/outdoor carpet that is used in bass boats and the type. I would suspect I would want something that would withstand heavy use and be mildew resistant but not sure I need the UV protection. I have not pulled up any of the existing carpet yet to see if I can tell what type was used or even if I could tell without taking a piece of it to a carpet dealer. It is a 1988 boat and I think it is original so it has held up well.

Also, is foam the best underlayment for the carpet? This carpet will not be just laid down on the floor but will be secured (tacked) around the edges.

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