Turtle Mats or alternatives?

[Ian_Edwards]

I've used Turtle Mats on the boat for many years, they are great for trapping the general dirt that gets carried on board and for protecting the cabin floor and the ability to wash them is a great bonus.
The current set has reached the end on their useful life, I've worn through them in the high traffic area around the galley and they have lost their non slip, so the mats tend to move under your feet when the boat is well healed over.
After 7 years of over 100 days per year on board, it's time to replace them.
I'm not unhappy with Turtle Mats, the only drawback is that, being cotton, they take a very long time to dry.
Before I order more Turtle Mats, has anyone found an alternative matting which can be; washed, cut to fit the irregular shapes of a cabin floor without fraying (or the need to bind the edges), is non slip, is preferably quick drying and not too expensive?

 

[Porthandbuoy]

My local carpet retailer will give you obsolete carpet samples for free.simply chuck out and replace when they get too manky.

 

[Quandary]

Loads of cheap artificial fibre mats in Ikea ( I use them in winter when the boat is ashore in a gritty yard) but none anything like as good as Turtle mats

 

[Ian_Edwards]

Loads of cheap artificial fibre mats in Ikea ( I use them in winter when the boat is ashore in a gritty yard) but none anything like as good as Turtle mats

That's what I'm finding out trawling the internet for alternatives from the likes of IKEA, Dunelm and Lakeland.
I've tied cheap offcuts from carpet stores, but they deteriorate very quickly and tend to shred bits from the edges, although they are cheap or free, I find them more trouble than they are worth.
I don't have to decide today, so I'll wait a little longer to see if someone comes up with a viable alternative and do some more internet searching, when I get time.

 

[Yngmar]

Can highly recommend these. We've got one in 2015 and put it at the bottom of our companionway steps, where all the dirt and wet boots stomp around. We're fulltime liveaboard cruisers and it's still in good condition. The rubberized underside does not slip around on the floorboards. We vacuum it regularly and occasionally scrub it with a stiff deck brush and some soap and water to get the grime out. Very practical.

 

[Plum]

I've used Turtle Mats on the boat for many years, they are great for trapping the general dirt that gets carried on board and for protecting the cabin floor and the ability to wash them is a great bonus.
The current set has reached the end on their useful life, I've worn through them in the high traffic area around the galley and they have lost their non slip, so the mats tend to move under your feet when the boat is well healed over.
After 7 years of over 100 days per year on board, it's time to replace them.
I'm not unhappy with Turtle Mats, the only drawback is that, being cotton, they take a very long time to dry.
Before I order more Turtle Mats, has anyone found an alternative matting which can be; washed, cut to fit the irregular shapes of a cabin floor without fraying (or the need to bind the edges), is non slip, is preferably quick drying and not too expensive?

Aldi have several different types of mat in their "specials" section at present.

Www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk

 

[Neeves]

Can highly recommend these. We've got one in 2015 and put it at the bottom of our companionway steps, where all the dirt and wet boots stomp around. We're fulltime liveaboard cruisers and it's still in good condition. The rubberized underside does not slip around on the floorboards. We vacuum it regularly and occasionally scrub it with a stiff deck brush and some soap and water to get the grime out. Very practical.

We use something similar, if not identical. Ours come, direct, from China. Many seem to be a bit utilitarian, blues, browns and greys - but some of ours are a rather more attractive red. As Yngmar says easy to clean and drip dry quite quickly. They come in a variety of sizes and can be cut to shape and size (and don't fray).

I don't know how they compare with Turtle - never heard of them

Jonathan