Floor covering project

[trayson]

I have it neatly rolled in the garage..... I could mail it to you or better yet make a duplicate that is not made of 10 pieces taped together.. It's nothing too special and you would want to verify that it fits well in your boat before cutting any material. May save you a little time.

I could include a piece of the scrap miners moss that I used so you can check out the material.

hmmm... might be interesting to compare with the samples that I ordered for the Supra. I'm pretty sure they're deckadance. It was an 'impluse' buy to get the samples. $9 for samples is kinda stupid, but I paid it.

Hang onto the templates. The flooring isn't all that high on the priority list so far... LOTS of projects before that.

[Boonejeepin]

hmmm... might be interesting to compare with the samples that I ordered for the Supra. I'm pretty sure they're deckadance. It was an 'impluse' buy to get the samples. $9 for samples is kinda stupid, but I paid it.

Hang onto the templates. The flooring isn't all that high on the priority list so far... LOTS of projects before that.

PM a mailing address and I'll send a sample and a template copy. You can hold onto it.

[moombadaze]

would if be possible embed snaps into the minors moss or does it just free float on the floor. if it would not have snaps do you think it would slide around on a finished floor

[BensonWdby]

This looks like the stuff they are using in the new MC - they use it over hard body - no carpet underneath.

The biggest concern with any product not designed for continuous outdoor use is UV Resistance. The sun is a harsh mistress. I would think that the carpet underneath would stay wet much longer. The best attack on that, aside from removing it, would be to leave the boat in the sun to dry out - but then the UV thing comes back to bite you.

I recently acquired a 2009 MC 197 and it came with a rubber backed rug with a really interesting color scheme and logo. That thing was heavy (almost like a bed liner) and took forever to dry out and kept the carpet below it indefinitely wet. Stopped using that after one use.

[Boonejeepin]

would if be possible embed snaps into the minors moss or does it just free float on the floor. if it would not have snaps do you think it would slide around on a finished floor

I know snaps can be placed in deckadence but not sure about the miners moss. I plan to allow it to just sit on the floor. I believe it will stay in place since it is wall to wall in the boat.

I plan to bond some rubber anti slip to the bottom with a 3M spray adhesive made for rubber and plastic. Of course the anti slip has to be an open type material as to not hold water. Not sure it is needed but would help with any bunching or slip, especially if I like it after some testing and remove the carpet.

[Boonejeepin]

This looks like the stuff they are using in the new MC - they use it over hard body - no carpet underneath.

The biggest concern with any product not designed for continuous outdoor use is UV Resistance. The sun is a harsh mistress. I would think that the carpet underneath would stay wet much longer. The best attack on that, aside from removing it, would be to leave the boat in the sun to dry out - but then the UV thing comes back to bite you.

I recently acquired a 2009 MC 197 and it came with a rubber backed rug with a really interesting color scheme and logo. That thing was heavy (almost like a bed liner) and took forever to dry out and kept the carpet below it indefinitely wet. Stopped using that after one use.

I agree with you. UV could be the X factor. My boat is covered when not on the water or immediately after to dry for a day. So it will have some protection from UV. Miners moss is used outside with water, soil, and rock continually moving across it when gold mining so I am hoping it is at least somewhat UV stable. Fingers crossed.

To test for UV damage I'll throw a scrap in the backyard with full exposure. I'll report back after a few weeks/months if anyone is interested. I live in SoCal so it will see some sunshine but since it is fall it will be less than the summertime intensity.

I also agree that this type of product would be best used as a stand alone flooring (no carpet). I will wait to remove my carpet until I can be certain that the miners moss will stand up to how I use my boat. In the mean time I will likely roll the miners moss up, remove from boat, and let carpet dry after each use. It will take less than a minute to remove or install the moss mat. I would hate to rip out the carpet and the find the moss to be unsatisfactory for one reason or the other.

[Cigars n scotch]

I love this forum! Very cool idea and I'll be paying attention to the updates.

[gregski]

UV could be the X factor.

But with a total investment <$100, I don't think I'd care even if it only lasted a few years. It would still be 1/10th the cost of seadeck

[parrothd]

Hydro turf still seems the best option, more colors, designs, easier to clean and only costs a little more and will last longer..

[Sinjun]

This is basically the same stuff I used back in the 90s on the cockpit floor of the carver sedan bridge I owned. Back then you had to get it from janitorial supply houses, it's been used for industrial walk off mats for over 25 years. So if you guys are interested also look at walk off mats. You can get it with or without a rubber backing. I also have a piece in my shower in my home so we don't slip and fall.