Vinyl Replacing Carpet?

[The Quiet Mon]

Starting to look at replacing the carpet -- went to Home D and saw vinly wood grains --- some are textured and have a real nice look. Significantly cheaper than teak and holly plywood.

Anyone use this type of product before? Concerned about how slippery they may get if wet and how the adhesive backing holds up given the heat when the bost is closed up and the general enviorment the product will be subject to.

Thanks

[James V]

My M's floor has groves in it. I do not think that any flooring would work unless bolted through.

I do not use the carpet. I did not like the smell when wet. I just clean the floor every day (now).

[Divecoz]

Look for product with closed cell foam back . OR
Also a commercial product that is a bit tacky and will stay in place on our floors . It may be my solution later.
Another choice is commercial grade Pergo . I saw it used in Hospital's a LOT! You only need to glue the edge pieces and the glue never really dries so you can. . . . . remove it if needed. Do Not Contact Cement anything! No 3M 5200 either!
BTW
I learned many years ago . Its not a mistake till you cannot fix it or do it over again.
As small as the floor area is on a Mac, nothing is really all that costly, unless you ruin a lot of it, putting it down.

[Bransher]

Pergo is attractive. I have it in my house and it stands up to the claws of two dogs running around. But I was warned that it is not meant for wet locations. I don't know if commercial grade is different from residential grade in that aspect, but would recommend checking before using it on the boat.

[ALX357]

on a boat, a floor covering that is not breathable will trap water under it, if not bonded solid, between the fiberglass and the covering, and if not cleaned and dried daily, will soon produce black smelly mold.