My 2002 32’ Nordic tug has carpet on both sides of the engine. Nice when dry but always damp from maintaining raw water and coolant systems. It has also been damaged by battery acid. Being damp a significant amount of the time makes the engine room a corrosive and potentially mold laden chamber. Might be a silly question but does the carpet really serve any NEEDED insulating purpose? I would like to tear it out so spills can be cleaned immediately. Also the carpet is a dark green and makes the room dark. I will refurbish the floor to bright white and install high lumen LED task lights.