Artificial grass on decks

[sjclarkey]

Has anyone used artificial grass to cover decks and engine cover? I like the idea but worried about it holding water or making the steel rust underneath. Thanks

[Alan de Enfield]

11 minutes ago, sjclarkey said:

I like the idea but worried about it 1) holding water or 2) making the steel rust underneath. Thanks

1) It will

 

2) It will

[matty40s]

Grass covered back deck.

 

 

And underneath after sanding, grinding, wire brushing and rust treatment...

 

Dont do it.

[Rob-M]

I've never understood the reasoning for wanting to put artificial grass down. We saw a boat a few weeks ago with the whole roof covered.

[Machpoint005]

39 minutes ago, Alan de Enfield said:

1) It will

 

2) It will

 

1) Seconded

2) Seconded.

[Opener]

Each to his own!  We got a cheap 'end of roll' bit from a large retailer and cut it to the front/well deck.  The well deck is under a cratch so not exposed to weather, except from a little run off from the very bow with a little bit of water coming under the cratch leading edge.

WE think it looks good, it tidies up the bow area, it is easy on the feet, it cleans mucky shoes when locking/mooring and feels (very subjectively) less slippery in the wet.  The water tank filler is in the corner so liable to overflow when filling.  The 'grass' is cut around the filler neck with a small removable triangle which can be left up to allow the area to dry.  Not fixed down in any way - just rely upon the deck shape (and heavy storage boxes on it).

It has only been down since last season.  The paint was sound before laying but I have not had the grass up to examine underneath yet.

The crew and I are happy with it!