First time boater. Have a 2012 260 Sundeck with factory installed snap fastened carpeting. Since it's a bowrider, the boat is completely open (apart from shade from the biminis when opened) when the canvas is off and being used. Boat is in south Florida on my lift, always covered when not used. I've had a couple of suggestions to simply remove the carpeting and a couple of others to leave it in place. Seems like it's a sand collector and it interferes with washing the interior down with fresh water after each use. Appreciate any comments, pro and con.