This is probably a silly idea, and hopefully someone will say so, if so - we need to recarpet our bunks (and we've looked at synthetic, etc.), so what if you used marine grade carpeting, and just used strips on the top, like 1/4 inch from each side of the board, and glued it down. hmm, maybe the carpet would abrade and unravel on the edges? And if you ever needed to replace the carpet, it would be tugh getting it off. On the other hand, it shouldn't degrade as quickly because water would leach out of it faster?
Anyway, I am suspicious of wood bunks that are totally wrapped in carpet in terms of water retention, wood rot, etc. Where we are, nothing ever dries out
A few months ago we were leaning toward starboard or other synthetic options, but the more I've thought about it, it seems nothing like carpet on the top would seem to have that "give" that a person might want in order to protect the boat, instead of a hard surface. But then, carpet also retains grit, and sea creatures, etc.
Looking for any feedback, thanks!
Anyway, I am suspicious of wood bunks that are totally wrapped in carpet in terms of water retention, wood rot, etc. Where we are, nothing ever dries out
A few months ago we were leaning toward starboard or other synthetic options, but the more I've thought about it, it seems nothing like carpet on the top would seem to have that "give" that a person might want in order to protect the boat, instead of a hard surface. But then, carpet also retains grit, and sea creatures, etc.
Looking for any feedback, thanks!
