bluefin Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Saw a boat with fake grass instead of carpet. Was told it was hookless and cooler than carpet. Has any one used it? Is it slipery ? thanks Howard Edited June 24, 2017 by bluefin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailcraft43 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) I once built a boat trailer and then i welded schoolfence mesh on the frame of the trailer then zip tied fake grass over the top. for when retrieving the boat you could basically walk anywhere on the trailer safely. when it was wet it was never a worry. so if recon it would be just as good in the boat. Though Id say it would get heavy when rained on, And id think water wouldnt drain away very quickly. Edited June 30, 2017 by Trailcraft43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spanner Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I don't have it in my boat but have seen a lot of different types around yards and pools. Some get slippery, some get hot, some will have a rubber type backing and trap moisture underneath. Some will be softer, thicker, thinner, sharper. All thing to think of. And some may give blisters/cuts standing on them in wet feet all day. I have removable heavy duty marine carpet cut to the template of the floor with enough upturn on the sides and holes cut for the seat pedestals. I now have a layer of foam tiles underneath the carpet and a double layer of the foam under the driver and passengers feet. It makes it all much more comfy for driving and all day. And also a lot quieter when people drop things like sinkers on the floor, or a recently caught Jewie tries to morse code his friends while you are taking the hook out on a quiet night. To clean it I can lift the seats off, pull it out and hose, gerni, scrub, soak, whatever. Then hang to dry. It normally only needs a hose, drag across the wet lawn, hose and pour the leftover suds from washing the boat and hang to dry. And that is with pilchards stepped into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefin Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Ended up getting some marine carpet from Clarke Rubber. Not Ribed But has very small loupes, Havent used it yet, if no good I will put on in the Garage Floor! Will let you know how it goes. Howard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 i once saw a houseboats outside covered with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailcraft43 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I seen a car covered in it. Up around blaxland, looked different, ? I will get a picture of it next time I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I know its way off topic but do you mean this car !!!.... I spotted it just to the left of the offramp from James Ruse Dr to Windsor Rd (north)... Apologies - dont know how to get correct rotation when posting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 seriously.??? wot possesses some people..?????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said: seriously.??? wot possesses some people..?????????????? Cheaper than a paint job rick! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDory Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 No one is going to pinch it! ?? I wounder if he did it so he could mow someone down! If you didn't get out of his car You'd get TURFED OUT! that is bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailcraft43 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, zmk1962 said: I know its way off topic but do you mean this car !!!.... I spotted it just to the left of the offramp from James Ruse Dr to Windsor Rd (north)... Apologies - dont know how to get correct rotation when posting... Haha, yep thats it Zoran. P.s. Was nice meeting you the other day, you should be an engineer with that trailer i recon, cheers marty Edited July 2, 2017 by Trailcraft43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailcraft43 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 5 hours ago, JohnDory said: No one is going to pinch it! ?? I wounder if he did it so he could mow someone down! If you didn't get out of his car You'd get TURFED OUT! that is bad! Hahaha sorry i put this thread right off topic. Cheers marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Cheers Marty - it sort of linked to other uses of fake grass and humour is always welcome... also great to catch up...hope to see you on the water. BTW the car looks like a 2004 Nissan Pulsar Q - it was the same shape as my daughters old car - and I used to tell her if she doesn't wash it for another week I'm sure it will start to sprout and end up just like this car. Cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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