It always seemed to me that carpet in bass boats could be more a nuisance than asset when on the water - keeping it clean being the biggest problem, hooks in the carpet (older kind), etc....and always thought the

skifs in the south (see a bunch in Florida for salt and fresh) had it right.

I have noticed models now coming out with removable carpets (button-downs).  In my mind, it is just more practical....turn on the hose, quick rinse. If you just LOVE carpet, leave it buttoned on and remove to more easily clean.   I noticed some Nitro models  on the floor at BassPro Shops - like the idea.

Any others have opions?  Other brands/models using the removable carpets??

3 words for boats without carpet...

  1. Hot

  2. Noisy

  3. Slippery

call it a jon boat and make it

1. scorching

2. deafening

3. hehehehehe wiiiipe out

Even my salt boats (whaler and a steiger craft) have their negatives. Even with a grit mixed into the gelcoat, it still gets slippery. A salty boat gets much dirtier and has a much higher need for washing down the floors,....................know whast I mean?