Replace cuddy carpet

Grady_Boy

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I have a "82" 226 seafarer. I've already put alot of work into it and she runs great. I was wondering if anyone has ever replaced the carpet in the cabin before? If so how difficult was it to do? And what adhesive do you recommend tp secure the carpet?
 
Very easy. I replaced mine on a seafarer also. Pulled it off used a wire brush to remove the rest of the glue and put back some outdoor vinyl type material. Easier to clean and does not smell. I used a 3M upholstery spray adhesive.
 
At the New York show one of the venders (advanced plastic fabrications) had flexi-teak. I think you cut it with a utility knife. It looked nice and has UV stabilizers in it. I just have too many other matters that need attention at this time. I though about using it on the steps into the cabin.
http://www.flexiteek.com/
 
Interior flooring

Just was at the boston boat show last night and was checking out a product called nuteak. www.nuteak.com

Has anyone used this product?

I am considering it for the interion floor of my Marlin as well as the steps down into the cabin. My carpet is in need of replacing and this seems like it would be a durrable option that is relatively easy to install. Material is not cheap, it is about $30 per s.f., but there is not really that much total square footage.

I intend to get some larger samples before going forward with it.
 
I've owned a 90 20 footer and now own a 90 Sailfish. We removed the interior on both and replaced it with a good quality outdoor carpeting. Pull the bulkhead and plan on rewiring since you're there. Also rebed the windows with 3M 5200 as well as all screws, etc that come through. Cut the carpet oversize for its location but make sure the lines in the carpet line up and look right. Don't rotate the carpet texture direction. It will show up and look really bad. I suggest that they are horizontal or run bow to stern.
Get a real good box fan, cause you'll need it. I used contact cement. The worse part is the smell and I will say, it does make you high. Its not a good high.... I think a respirator with the right type of filter cartridge is a good idea. Check out McMaster-Carr or Grainger on the web to find these. Glue both the boat overhead/sides and the carpet, two coats. Make sure you protect surfaces inside the boat from contact cement drips. Then work your way through this job starting with the overhead. Make sure the texture runs fore and aft and is centered. It is a gratifing job because when you're done, you've got a unique interior and best of all, its clean!!