GL: Deck Carpeting

[Jim Ague]

> I concluded years ago that most times carpeting on boats is not good. When 
> outdoors, the sun will deteriorate it,. it will gather dirt, remain wet 
> after a rain, and provide a surface
>>
>> Looking to put carpeting on the upper deck of the boat.  It will be 
>> exposed to
>> the elements 24/7 so will need to be of good quality.  The plan is to 
>> have it
>> snapped down in order to be removed for needed cleaning.

Ditto, plus snaps mean many somethings screwed into the fibreglass decking 
which will allow water entry and rot, plus the carpet will act like a 
sponge, dry out later than sooner.

-- Jim