Carpet over wood

[Heavyhead]

Doesent the carpet make the wood hold moisture and rot ?

 

[catfishhunter]

not if the wood has been sealed properly .

 

[bcbouy]

rubber back outdoor carpet also gives that extra barrier,along with glue.

 

[Honky Tonkin]

I unknowingly didn't seal my wood, but I did use rubber backed outdoor carpet, and have had my boat out in the elements for over a year with no issues. When storing my boat I make sure it is cranked up as high as it goes in the front and the plug is out

 

[dixie_boysles]

Use fiberglass resin to coat the wood good to seal it and it wont

 

[FSNMachine]

Agreed coat the wood in fiberglass resin.

 

[Heavyhead]

oops already painted it with some wood aircraft paint

 

[Hanr3]

I painted mine with enamel paint. I figured if its good enough to last on the outside of the house it ought to last protected by the carpet.