No boat upholsterer for miles out here.
I'll see what I can come up with as far as carpeting is concerned. You think drainage holes in the wood would be a good thing? I would imagine that would give more spots for moisture to absorb into the wood?
Right now I have a pre-treated pine that I planned to use for the top itself. I figured a few coats of sealant on it and I should be good to go.
I'll look for some fine carpet around here but am not too optimistic. I am going to hit the golf course today to see if they have any of the surface material they use for the tee boxes and greens for a test too. It's more like carpet than AstroTurf so that may be on the right track.
As far as the nylon over neoprene...you know this or just an idea?