Trojan Boat Forum

4 years ago I put down the Allure Traffic Master Vinyl laminate flooring and it was stupid easy. Had to be - I installed it.

When I was looking to replace my carpet in my cabin and I looked at all of the alternatives and being part Scottish - I set out to find a reasonably priced application that was appropriate to my situation.

Allure Traffic Master available from the Orange DIY place was what I selected. When I put my floor down 4 years ago - they only had 3 colors.. I was in one of the stores the other day and I saw they have new options available like Teak and Mahogany.. but for boaters you probably want to stick to Cherry, Mahogany or Teak for a Trojan. I have the Cherry and it matches the inside wood work pretty darn close.

The flooring is vinyl. Does not get slippery when wet. If it gets wet, it will not bubble. You cut it with a box cutter. Easy to frame out hatches. Easy to install.

While this is not custom teak and holly, if you have a an older Trojan and you want to get rid of the carpet - this may be an alternative for you and with the new colors - options abound.

TGIF (Thank Gosh It's Floating)

Good info that's on my wife honey do list for me in the salon / saloon

Same here

I want to replace my carpet this coming spring so that sounds like something to consider. I may leave carpet in the salon and put wood in the master berth and the V-berth.

If you can find it, and you want carpet, they make some stuff called (I think) "Kanga Back". It has about 1/2" of foam on the back, and it works pretty easy. It's stiff enough that you don't have to glue or staple it to stay in place in the galley You just pull the whole thing up when you need access to the forward bilge. You do of course have to cut and attach it to the salon hatches for easy access to the engine compartment. Gives you a little extra sound deadening, too.

Appropriate use of Allure Traffic Master Vinyl Wood Flooring:

So I don't give anybody any wrong suggestions here - This type of flooring was perfect for my application. Would I put it on a Viking or Hatteras - no.

If your Trojan has a sizable amount of dollars invested in it - I would suggest maybe something like Teak and Holly or a really expensive carpet with professional installation.

I was in a new Sea Ray Sundancer and even they are using what I guess is simulated wod vinyl flooring also. I always wondered why Sea Ray put in carpeting and then had a vinyl cover for the carpeting.

TGIF ( Thank God It Floats)