Angler management Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hey guys, i have a project boat i picked up last year(2000 legend v-170 scorpion 90 merc elpto). The boat is currently in shop getting a motor rebuild and when i get it back, the interior is getting gutted to customize compartments and extend rear casting platform. I have been debating going with vinyl upholstery instead of carpet, but im skeptical with it because i have never worked with it before and its pretty pricey. Any input or ideas would be much appreciated... Thanx guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I would go with the vinyl if I were you. Carpet is nice but I hate cleaning it and drying it out after fishing in the rain. I did my 19ft bassboat with new carpet a couple of yrs ago and it was a big job. I think I put in 50 to 60 hrs labour on that one. How much is the vinyl? I think my carpet cost me a couple hundred for my boat. Oh yeah I haven't worked with the vinyl either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdougy Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) IMO carpet and vinyl would pretty much be the same install process. the vinyl would have the possibilty to wrinkle in the install but with some care and a roller you can do it, i bet no problem at all. I am assuming you are talking a glue down vinyl that is typically used in a boat (something with a bit of texture) Most house vinyl would probablly be danger slippery when wet? Edited February 21, 2013 by mcdougy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've got the vinyl in one of my boats, it's great, the only thing is when it gets hot out in the sun, the vinyl gets soft and will puncture easier with anything that maybe sharp, Like a stone caught in your shoe or what ever. In the cold it can get slippery with snow or water on the floor. Just a heads up. Other than that, it's easy to clean with a little Spray-Nine, brush and hose out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grt1 Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 i have carpet in my boat and i would never,never,never buy another boat with carpet . it is really hard to keep clean and gets mouldy fairly quickly, go the with the vinyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted February 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Thanx guys, the vinyl from BPS sells in 72" and 96" rolls and sells in 1yd. Increments at $40/yd. for the 72" roll. I think thats what im going to go with... I was just a little worried about folding and creasing it. However i found out its super easy to work with when heated up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Check out the Dek- Master vinyl available at home depot - special order . I have just re-done my boat and am really pleased with it. Easy to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angler management Posted February 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Will do, thanx!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I prefer carpet myself.I steam clean it once a year and use stain guard.Looks like new,easy to walk on in the heat and cold and never slippery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I find vinyl gets awful slippery when wet. /Bon Jovi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I will never have carpet in a boat again if I have the choice. Can't stand it. All it does is hold dirt and water. Vinyl all the way for me! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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