Looking for alternative to carpet

[flathead50]

I'm getting ready to replace the carpet in my Bass Tracker TX-17, And looking for an alternative. I don't want anything sprayed in. Have been looking at Marideck vinyl, And Nautolex Marine vinyl flooring, They seem to be pretty much the same Other than price. ( Nautolex about half the price of Marideck )
I'm wanting something thats better at cleaning up. I'm a multi species angler but do a lot of catfishing at night, So cut bait and such is a problem. Also I think it would extend the life of the flooring. One thing I have read is that your floor must be free of defects because the vinyl is so thin that flaws show through. I was thinking of the nautolex decko dot flooring because of the extra non slip but to me its not pleasing to the eye.
What are the pro's & con's of vinyl, and does anyone like it. Does it wear well? Get slippery when wet. All info welcome as well as alternative to vinyl.Thank you

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Looking for alternative to carpet

there is hydroturf, that they use on jets skis, it is non slip. and there is grizzly grip which is a roll on application. Nautolex, has a good reputation.

 

[sharps45]

Re: Looking for alternative to carpet

I used the hydroturf on my bow steps and stern ski platform, and it works great. It's kinda spongy and the traction is terrific. I had a little trouble glueing it down, but used 3m marine glue. The only problem is that the stuff swells under heating, and I'll get a bubble on my ski platform when the sun is really hot. Don't know how to solve that (putting little pinholes in it doesn't do the trick).