Flooring in a 16 foot sylvan

[LefroyFisherman]

I want to replace the carpet in my 16 foot sylvan this spring, anyone have any good suggestions? I'd rather not go with carpet, what else is out there?

 

 

[glen]

I wouldn't go to back to carpet after having vinyl. Homedepot had vinyl n stock last time I needed some. The next one I do I am going to try to find some good paint on vinyl.

[mcdougy]

I would investigate Line X bedliner spray. There are more colours than the standard black spray in bedliner. I know it won't be cheap, but it would be really good. The guys that do it here in london are nice guys and will spray mostly anything you require.

Edited March 2, 2014 by mcdougy

[LefroyFisherman]

That's a good idea about the spray on liner, wouldn't the vinyl be really slippery?

[mcdougy]

Vinyl for a kitchen floor would be slippery for sure. Too much glossy finish IMO. There must be some that are designed for a outdoor application though.

[glen]

It's the same stuff lund puts in there new boats. Not slippery at all.

[zamboniwaterboy]

http://www.ducan.com/vinyl-decking/product-overview-learn.php

[BFSC Kevin]

My boat has vinyl floor. I will never go back to carpet, ever.

[buick14]

My buddy did his floor with bedliner like a rhino lining or something. Oh man it hurt the knees if u heeled on it , but it was grippy!!!

 

I went high quality carpet in my prince craft 6 yrs ago, still looks mint....but I only found out the vinyl option was available directly after I ordered the carpet, I was pissed. Live and learn, next time I guess...least I didn't put in cheap carpet

[lew]

I've had both vinyl and carpet and while vinyl is very easy to keep clean it can get extremely hot. I like to fish in my bare feet and you'll never do that with vinyl, plus if you take your dog in the boat with you, it can very uncomfortable for him too.

 

I use a pressure washer to clean my carpet when needed and it's a simple job and doesn't take long.

 

This of course is just my opinion but something to think about.

[Phil 65]

I have done this twice both times changed carpet to marine vinyl bought it from a supplier in barrie off of maple view / they had different colour choices available cost me around $200.00.

i believe it is brydon marine products good people to deal with

[LefroyFisherman]

Thanks for all the input guys, phil did you just buy a big sheet of vinyl and then I guess cut to fit?

[aplumma]

Make sure it is marine vinyl if you use floor vinyl it will mildew and be very slick. I have carpet and vinyl in my boat the casting deck is carpet so it does not heat up in the sun and the driver area is vinyl for landing fish. The areas you plan on covering with vinyl does need to be prepped for installation. The carpet will cover up lots of bumps and blems that will show thru the vinyl. I also found that making a template out of craft paper cutting and taping as needed and then cutting the vinyl 1/2 inch larger easier to manage then trimming with a razor and scissors.

 

 

 

Art

[LefroyFisherman]

I think I might do the casting deck in carpet, that's a good idea.

[manjo39]

I think I might do the casting deck in carpet, that's a good idea.

 

Exactly what I have and would do it again. Carpet on the casting decks for comfort. Marine vinyl in the cockpit area for durability.