So I’m getting ready to put new carpet in my 2004 285 pro xl. The guy said he is gonna do 20oz and said he wouldn’t do the padding. What’s your thoughts. Padding or no padding with 20oz carpet?
So I’m getting ready to put new carpet in my 2004 285 pro xl. The guy said he is gonna do 20oz and said he wouldn’t do the padding. What’s your thoughts. Padding or no padding with 20oz carpet?
2004 Stratos 285 Pro XL 150 Johnson
If it were me, I'd at least pad the front deck. Did he say why he wouldn't do it? Seems odd.
pad the front, I had it done on my 20ss and was great addition to have-- don't do lids or anything behind front edge of lids
Last edited by mactlman; 11-28-2022 at 08:15 PM.
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I would also pad anything you will kneel on,
If the boat came factory with 20oz carpet then stay with 20oz. If you go up in size there is a good chance the lids will be difficult to open due to the extra thickness. As for the padding I've never had it and I'm okay without it. I think that's a personal choice so do what you think you would like.
I think its crank68 that does carpet on hear,you need to talk to him. I had to shave , clip the vertical edges to get the lids to open,close on a boat I recarpeted. No experence with padding.
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I did my 2000 Javelin Renegade 20 with a dual console with Ranger carpet which was 24oz I'm pretty sure and I also padded the front deck and cooler as well between the seats. The lids were a little tight to begin with but after 2 years I'm still pleased with everything and the way it turned out.
Last edited by mactlman; 11-30-2022 at 07:39 PM.
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
Does anyone know what oz carpet came original in 2004 stratos?
2004 Stratos 285 Pro XL 150 Johnson
I did my 2003 Bass Cat carpet myseld and just padded the front deck. I used Bass Cat carpet and it (at the time) is 24oz. I love the padded deck but wish I would have done the whole front deck.
It does make a difference. And if your just going to use 20oz i would definatly do it all.
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Drewflu33 is correct the cat carpet is 28oz now. My new lynx has the 28oz it’s the same thickness as 24oz but more carpet strands per square inch.
As for the OP I would find someone else to do my boat if he won’t put padding under the carpet.
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2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
My Ranger came with the front padded.
It got so many ripples in it I had it removed.
I don't miss it.
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I just had the Aquatraction dealer install carpet in my 2002 Stratos 18xl. I choose 20 oz without padding and I am very pleased with it. I also installed new seats to give the old girl a complete facelift.
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