328 Vista New Flooring Pics

Decision · **Posted:** Mon May 09, 2016 8:59 pm

In case anyone else would be interested in considering replacing their current boat flooring with a newer type of marine flooring called Luxury Woven Vinyl, I have included three pics of ours that we laid down this past weekend. There are many patterns (including teak) and colors to chose from. Infinity is the manufacturer.

Overall we are happy with our flooring purchase. The flooring does have a bit of what I would call a slight sheen which can in my opinion make the color appear a little lighter in color as compared to looking at the flooring from a different angle. The flooring has a nice amount of cushioning and is very resistant to staining, fading etc.

deafwish · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 2:00 am

How do you think it will fare with salty water traffic i.e. wet kids in the cockpit?
Is the fabric porous?

Cheers.

Jsyphil · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 6:59 am

Looks lovely. good job

Decision · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 8:08 am

deafwish wrote:

How do you think it will fare with salty water traffic i.e. wet kids in the cockpit?
Is the fabric porous?

Cheers.

I think it would be fair to say that this flooring would do quite well in salty water traffic especially as compared to typical marine carpeting. I removed our factory carpeting when we purchased our 328 just because I really didn't like how long it took the original carpets to dry when they got wet. Still have the original carpets for our galley and cockpit that are in like new condition. I probably should sell them.

Here is a link if you are interested in finding more detail as to if this would be suitable for what you want. I'd suggest reading the "About Us" page first, then click on the "Flooring Showroom" to see the various marine flooring patterns and colors available.

http://infinitylwv.com/about-us/

When we start swimming and getting this stuff wet, I'm hoping just a towel wipe down would all be that is required at the end of the day to return the flooring to dry like conditions.

298VISTA2000 · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 6:42 pm

Looks good. How is the cost compared to regular OEM carpet mats?

298VISTA2000 · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 6:53 pm

Decision wrote:

When we start swimming and getting this stuff wet, I'm hoping just a towel wipe down would all be that is required at the end of the day to return the flooring to dry like conditions.

Isn't this carpet porous to where water will flow through to underneath? I bet you just leave the carpet in place and the cockpit flooring will dry naturally due to the carpets cellular makeup. I can't imagine that the manufacturer would expect you to lift up the carpet, dry the flooring underneath and then put it back down.

Jdpber · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 8:45 pm

Can I ask what you paid. I only ask because a buddy has a Sea Ray roughly the same square footage and features.

Decision · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 9:03 pm

298VISTA2000 wrote:

Looks good. How is the cost compared to regular OEM carpet mats?

We paid a little over $2100.00 Canadian taxes included for the complete cockpit, galley steps and galley flooring.

Decision · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 9:11 pm

298VISTA2000 wrote:

Decision wrote:

When we start swimming and getting this stuff wet, I'm hoping just a towel wipe down would all be that is required at the end of the day to return the flooring to dry like conditions.

Isn't this carpet porous to where water will flow through to underneath? I bet you just leave the carpet in place and the cockpit flooring will dry naturally due to the carpets cellular makeup. I can't imagine that the manufacturer would expect you to lift up the carpet, dry the flooring underneath and then put it back down.

Based on the properties of this flooring, I don't think the product would be considered porous as it claims to be able to act as a moisture barrier. I do think however since it is a vinyl product that the top "weave" surface could hold some water, but the vinyl would not absorb the water like traditional carpet. I'll be doing some of my own non scientific studies on this flooring, some will be planned others not so much.

Kidding aside, below are some of the claimed features and benefits of this flooring. I just hope we enjoy the flooring and it meets our expectations.

Heavy Commercial Traffic Rated

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Anti-Microbial: Promoting No Bacterial Growth

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Moisture Barrier

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Soil & Stain Resistant

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Mold & Mildew Resistant

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Appearance Retention

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Ultra-Violet Stable & Fade Resistant

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Dense Attached Cushion Backing with No Delamination

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Non-slip Backing

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Ease of Cleaning

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Impervious to Gasoline, Grease, & Motor Oil

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Unaffected by Sea Gull & Spider Defecation

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Top Acoustic Rating enabling a Quite Ride

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Flammability: Top Rating in All Categories

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Smoke Density: Passes ASTM E-662 Test

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Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl® products carry a limited ten year warranty.

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These same floor coverings are acceptable for use in Golf Spike environments with a three year limited warranty.

298VISTA2000 · **Posted:** Tue May 10, 2016 9:27 pm

Decision wrote:

298VISTA2000 wrote:

Looks good. How is the cost compared to regular OEM carpet mats?

We paid a little over $2100.00 Canadian taxes included for the complete cockpit, galley steps and galley flooring.

That is very comparable to the "sponge" carpet I have purchased in the past from the dealer and independent company (what a waste). Looking forward to your review.

www.iFourWinns.com

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