Is there a lot of difference between 12, 16 and 20 ounce carpets?
Absolutely! Just look at the ounce differences! Adding 4 ounces to a 12 ounce carpet is adding 33 1/3 % more weight! Now add another 4 ounces to the now 16 ounce carpet to get a 20 ounce carpet. You’re adding another 25%! 20 ounce carpet is over 67% heavier than 12 ounce carpet! Which one do you think would wear better, last longer and feel more plush?! We highly recommend 20 ounce carpet to all of our serious fishermen because the price differentials are small when you consider that it take the same amount of labor to install, 12, 16 or 20 ounce carpet! Some guys are also starting to use the 40 ounce carpet in their bass boats! For Pontoon Boats, the 40 ounce is like walking on a cloud as compared to that 12 ounce or less that probably came from the factory!
