Wool vs. "standard" carpet

[lippy]

Originally Posted by Jaydee

Will the wool be more likely to go moldy when wet? Most ski boats use synthetic. Dirt doesn't stick to it. I think I'll be using nylon. What is the best noise or heat insulator. Is it ok to use brown carpet underlay, only on the floor, and silver dynoshield on the tunnel?
JD

Ski boats see a lot more water, often salt water. It's my understanding that you can get wool wet as long as you let it dry naturally. Most of the new dyes have UV protection so it shouldn't fade too much over time, as some of the older wools did. Not sure if it's any better or worse of a heat or noise insulator, but Wilton III does have a rubber backing so should be pretty decent in terms of sound. You can put anything under it, same as nylon, and I will use Cool It or Dynamat. One advantage of wool is that it is doesn't burn easily.