Boat looks better on the trailer =D>
There's a fairly inexpensive DIY project for some guide poles made from ladder stablizers if you're considering adding some.
Several of the builds have carpet tutorials. Look here: https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3156
I would simply go the last page of the build and see if it has carpet in it. If it does, there's a good chance there's been a discussion about it. Some of the things that seem to come up frequently is:
Don't get a carpet with loops. It will make getting hooks out a nightmare. Carpet with a rubber back will help the longevity of the wood decks below. Know that the carpet will have a grain direction and if you don't run it all the same way, it will appear as though you have 2 different colors. (this happens most when doing the hatches. Mark your pieces to avoid it. Some guys say the spray adhesive works good, others say not. I've yet to hear anyone complain using the notched trowel route. A rolling pin seems to make a good carpet flattener if you don't risk getting hit over the head with it by your girlfriend when she sees you using it. There is a specific cut that allows you to wrap the corners of your hatches cleanly and (professionally). If you want to see it and can't find it, let me know and I'll dig it up for you.
There's a fairly inexpensive DIY project for some guide poles made from ladder stablizers if you're considering adding some.
Several of the builds have carpet tutorials. Look here: https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=3156
I would simply go the last page of the build and see if it has carpet in it. If it does, there's a good chance there's been a discussion about it. Some of the things that seem to come up frequently is:
Don't get a carpet with loops. It will make getting hooks out a nightmare. Carpet with a rubber back will help the longevity of the wood decks below. Know that the carpet will have a grain direction and if you don't run it all the same way, it will appear as though you have 2 different colors. (this happens most when doing the hatches. Mark your pieces to avoid it. Some guys say the spray adhesive works good, others say not. I've yet to hear anyone complain using the notched trowel route. A rolling pin seems to make a good carpet flattener if you don't risk getting hit over the head with it by your girlfriend when she sees you using it. There is a specific cut that allows you to wrap the corners of your hatches cleanly and (professionally). If you want to see it and can't find it, let me know and I'll dig it up for you.
