G23 Carpet vs Nau-Teak flooring

[SierraAzul]

Hello, I’m looking to order a G23. I can't decide between carpet and Nau-Teak flooring. My previous boats all had carpet, so I don’t have any experience with Nau-Teak flooring.

Any feedback on Nau-Teak vs carpet flooring is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[santelee]

I just got my g23 yesterday. It has carpet option. I accidentally ordered it instead of teak. I really like the look of the carpet! Nice design and complements the interior. obviously downside is upkeep. Carpets will get smelly and dirty if not removed and maintained.

[shag]

Nau teak is the Sea Deck product if I am correct. I really like it.

[JamesHawk101]

Nau Teak is so much easier to clean and overall maintain. I like the feel of it better then carpet to. It isn't gonna mold either. Really look at them in person if you can and decide.

[robertsmcfarland]

I was a little worried my self when I got the nau teak! unseen until I got the boat, David at at White Lake kept reassuring me during the wait that I ordered the right stuff, when I got the boat, wow, great stuff , you will like it over the carpet !

[Miljack]

I got to see the SeaDek in person last week, and while I really like it, I'm on the fence regarding the SeaDek replacing the carpets. With carpet, when it gets dirty/wet, I can easily remove it and clean/dry it. With the SeaDek glued to the floor, cleaning it becomes a job like my previous boat w/glued down carpet. Either need to haul the boat, and steam/shampoo, good drying, then back in the water.
I don't have any experience with the SeaDek, maybe it's an easy job to scrub it down to keep it clean, comments?

[santelee]

I like the feel of the carpet better on bare feet. And pressure washing carpet few times a summer not that hard. I keep carpet cleaner n my boat house for minor work. But sure would b nice to just wipe down the floor and b done with it

[biggator]

I was going to go carpet until I went on a boat with the seadek.. I was sold. Didn't get hot, felt good on the feet, easy to hose down and looks cool.

[Zach@n3]

No G from us has been ordered with carpet yet. Seadek is easy to clean. Fantastic with a microfiber cloth gets into the top grain and cleans it easily. Shoes are the only thing that really gets the Seadek dirty on the boats in the show room. Ones that have seen water on a regular basis stay clean.

[NautiqueJeff]

After having SeaDek flooring for two years now, I can't imagine going back to carpet. SeaDek wins by all accounts.

[SierraAzul]

Thanks all. Nau-Teak flooring it is. Placing my order Monday. Here's the other options I'm going with. If you see any must haves I'm missing or mistakes, please let me know.

G23 - 409 motor - I'm hearing 450 requires premium to get 450hp. Premium is hard to come by on the water where I'm at, and with NCRS the 409 is just fine with stock ballast.
Nautique Surf System
Tower Speaker Prep Kit
Tower Speakers - 2 pair
Bimini Tower Mounted
Stern Seat Reversable
Premium Oversided Mirror
Bow Filler Cushion
Cover towable/mooring
Cover platform
Black bottom gel
Metalflake main stripe

[ViSoR]

Wonder if you'll have any trouble reselling with the 409 since I don't think much are ordered.

[Nordicron]

Boy o boy! I'd think hard about not going with the 450! That is a huge heavy boat, fill with ballast and 6 or 7 people and it will never get out of the hole. And if you prop it down you'll be running over 4k rpms at boarding speeds. How much you saving going with the 409?

[NautiqueJeff]

I agree that you should think hard about at least getting the 450. The 409 with full ballast and more than 7-8 people will struggle. I speak from experience.

[northwestwater]

sierraazul. hey, i really like the slide pocket door and the heated seats if you're out on cold mornings, or spring or fall days. NSS is also a tough call. i don't surf that much but, man how convenient when you want to take a quick set.

i have been behind a 409 hp motor G23 with 8-9 people and full ballast. i am at sea-level. the boat struggled a bit but got on plane within probably 15 seconds or so. I'm used to my 230 w the 409. it could plane much faster. i struggled as well deciding which motor to pick. my dealer said premium only 450. if you put regular don't waste the money on the 450 which is likely what you heard as well. i have read lot's of opinions on this subject but the summation seems to be if you can't get premium, then maybe the choice is more clear since you're in effect getting a 409 anyway. just my opinion. i ended up going with the 550, though I'm not thrilled about putting premium in all the time.
more because i'm cheap... well with gas anyway. ha ha.