replacing carpet

[Johnny M]

I removed my carpet today and need some input on what kind of carpet to put in, weight and type etc. The factory carpet was jute backed I keep hearing everyone putting in rubber backed. I do not have a wood floor in fact there is no wood on the boat at all so I am not sure if I need to use rubber backed, the choices of jute backed are far greater  I am not sure if this is hard to install any help would be appreciated

[RonT]

I have never seen a jute backed marine carpet, always rubber regardless of sub-floor. There are several good reasons to use Marine Grade rubber backed carpet, adhesion to the subfloor with Marine grade outdoor adhesives, mold & mildew resistence, and formability. There are a number of areas where the carpet is "formed" or molded around things, the rubber backed carpet is easier to do this with. I guess if you were carpeting a large flat surface like a pontoon boat deck it might be ok?? 

[Johnny M]

Thanks Ron,  I was very surprised to see this kind of carpet used but I am sure it is what they put in,  very impressed by the removal of the side panels all using stainless steel screws and nuts making it very easy. The carpet came out in one piece again making it easy, thought I would put in black carpet rubber backed

[RonT]

You might want to re-think the color selection, black is painfully hot on the feet, charcoal is common & there is a substantial difference in heat between the charcoal & Black.

[Johnny M]

I never thought about that thanks, also the backing of the carpet  I pulled was a latex weave not jute, I am learning more about carpet than I ever thought I would need. Knowledge is power, thanks Ron