Vinyl Flooring

I know some of the benefits and disadvantages of vinyl boat flooring might be obvious...but I would like to hear from some people who have had experience with it. I wonder how durable it is, does it gouge easy, does it fade, does it get hot etc...seems for a multi species guy or gal it would be a nice option compared to carpet. Thanks in advance

I would think it would be slick when it got wet. It is in the house. Anything dropped will probably gouge it.

My boat has vinyl from factory, its an 04. I've had it 3 years.
Durable, yes.
Two years ago I extended the front deck, I used vinyl, since the boat already had it. I was surprised by the color match, very close. So as for fading, not that I've noticed. Granted, when not in use, its in the garage or covered.
Gets hot, yes. Keep your shoes on!
Gouge easy, no. The last time I put attractors out, I dropped a cinder block, that gouged it. Its also hit on a corner of the block. Missed my foot though!
I glued down a cushoined pad where I stand, that has helped the comfort level.
Pros: hooks do not get caught in it.
Cleans up real easy, hose it down.
I've not noticed it getting real slippery when wet. I fish in the rain also.
Easy to work with/apply.
Does not hold water like carpet.

Cons: gets hot.
If I ever replace all of it, I'll put some sort of padding under it. Its not near as soft as carpet. The nice glass boats do this.

I will replace with vinyl when the time comes.

I've got it on my toon. Easy cleaning and repels water. I've drug anchors over it and it's never torn.

If you're thinking of going outside the box then why not try spray on truck bed liner. The price is right and is very durable. Also limited slip when wet or dry and it can be touched up if needed. I put it in my old boat and really liked it.