So it turns out the riser the engine cover sits on and is supported by is on its way out (top edge rotting apart) after 19 years of service on my '90 Sunsport. The carpet is still good and I have saved that after removing about 1001 staples. Has anyone rebuilt this part for their boat? I am considering using red cedar; is that okay? Also, what size staples do you use for reapplying the carpet? The ones I took out are very tiny. I think they may have been 22 or 23ga wire staples. I have access to an 18ga stapler. Will that work with out the staples showing through? Or should I go and buy a 22-23ga stapler?