I have tried the carpet in the past and it works great as long as the gravel is small. The only problem is when it comes time to go home with that huge piece of soggy wet carpet. Two people cant hardly lift it when soaked. The only solution I came up with was to move to So Cal where there is plenty of sandy beaches. I think your best bet is to build some cat tracks if you have to keep the boat on a rocky beach.<br><br>Mark Talla
<br>1992 Prindle 18-2
<br>Hobie 17 (not sailed for 8 years)