Interior Hull Coverings

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wufibugs

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Aug 16, 2009
1,000
Hunter 1986 H31 California Yacht Marina, Chula Vista, CA
I have read folks modifications with real interest. Some have put "hard" materials on the interior walls/hull, others have gone with "soft" surfaces. I am getting ready to replace the carpet glued to the aft and V-birth, but keep waffling and am looking for some feedback as to products folks have used and how satisfied they are with each aspect of the results.

Hard Pros: Beauty. Both Real and faux wood products deliver a warm rich look that, IMHO, cannot be matched by any soft covering.
Probably easier to keep clean and maintain.
Probably more durable; will look new longer.
Soft Pros: Cheaper
Probably easier to install
Probably quieter
More color and pattern options
Perhaps a bit more comfortable for those using the berths

Not sure which is better as an insulator [these births are at the waterline], though majority of my sailing is under temperate conditions, so that might not be a significant factor.
 
woodster

woodster

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Sep 15, 2009
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S2 9.2a Fairhope Al
you seem to have done your research ......i did hard in the v berth wood ceiling strips and insulated behind them with foam sheets ......you will have to make your own choice .....if you are handy with wood work and have the tools and time and feel good about doing this go for it ...i used marine carpet in the quarter berth and headliner with contact cement it will help with moisture that would be found on fiberglass surface by insulating it via the carpet
 
rgranger

rgranger

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Jan 19, 2010
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Hobie 16 & Rhodes 22 Skeeter Charleston
I have faux wood floors in my basement. To keep the floor from getting too cold, they first laid down this very thin foam cloth. I wonder if you could glue that to the surface first and then lay the wood over it. I don't have a good idea of how you would secure the wood to the foam, but if it could be done, then you would have the best of both options. Maybe there is a faux wood product with a foam or rubber backing. (?) That seems like it would be ideal for this sort of thing.
 
Sumner

Sumner

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Jan 31, 2009
5,254
Macgregor & Endeavour 26S and 37 Utah's Canyon Country
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centerline

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Mar 20, 2012
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Cal 34-III, MacGregor 25 Salem, Oregon
wufibugs said:
I have read folks modifications with real interest. Some have put "hard" materials on the interior walls/hull, others have gone with "soft" surfaces.
Not sure which is better as an insulator [these births are at the waterline], though majority of my sailing is under temperate conditions, so that might not be a significant factor.
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I just finished the job in my 34.....
The po bought all the stuff and started it and I finally found the time to finish it because I wanted the supplies out of my way.

In the vberth....it still had the original foam backed vinyl that was still in great shape and adhered well.... but when the weather turned cold it would sweat and then the condensate would run down and accumulate under/in the cushions....

This has never happened on my 25 which still has the original insulation material in it....

In my opinion the soft material does help insulate it and helps keep so much condensate from forming, and in addition it will help the moisture wick away from the surface so it has a chance o evaporate before running down under the cushions, this is providing there is proper ventilation.

The salon/saloon area was already done on the 34 and it works well with no sweating except for behind the settee backs where there is no ventilation... when away from the boat we lift the back cushions to keep it fresh and dry.

BUT... as I said, the original insulation was in great shape so I installed over the top of it, so it has a double layer of insulation.... if you were to install the soft material over bare glass, I think you would have similar results but maybe not quite as efficient...

I do plan to do the vberth overhead in a plywood/paneling with foam board behind it for insulation.

I don't really think wood vs. a decent color "soft" covering with a nice clean install, has any more or less asthetic appeal other than personal preference.
BUT the quality of the install WILL have an asthetic impact if either method is done poorly....
 
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twdevore

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Mar 19, 2013
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Beneteau First 38 Chicago
We are thinking of doing the same thing. Wood in the V-berth. the curve of the walls concerns me a bit. I don't need the cold weather insulation but was thinking of useing Dynamat sound insulation. I used it in my car with good results. It's a self stick. Thinking it would quiet the cabin for those neighboring parties.
 
Coyote

Coyote

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Sep 30, 2008
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Hunter 30T Madeira Beach, Florida
When we refurbished our '84 Hunter 31, we removed ALL the "Monkey Fur", which was difficult at best, and make sure you wear a breathing mask.
We went with the indoor/outdoor carpet from Home Depot. The color assortment worked for us, it was easy to work with, looked GREAT, and pretty much bullet proof.
And being a Hunter, we felt that the carpet being water resistant, meant when we found the inevitable leak found on all Hunters , our efforts would not have been wasted the way a water leak can ruin an interior wood project,

cheers,

Coyote
 
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wufibugs

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Aug 16, 2009
1,000
Hunter 1986 H31 California Yacht Marina, Chula Vista, CA
Well, after reading and looking at the posted pictures, I've simply got to go with Gunni's shag/camo trimmed in faux fur, all of which will be set off with some red satin whoopee cushions.
 
emergpa1

emergpa1

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Oct 2, 2008
1,424
Island Packet 31 Brunswick, Ga
Consider soft. Forget carpet and get the right stuff. I have redone an O'day 26 and Renken 18 interior and was very happy. It's got the right stretch and breath ability and mold resistant. Easy to work with. Here is what I used.
 

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