Has anyone replaced the carpeting on the inside of the hull (v-berth, salon and nav berth and steering gear access panel? Mine's mildewed and in trying to remove it is a bitch since it was originally glued to the hull. Any suggestions on removing all the "hair" left on the hull after you pull the carpeting off? I've got replacement carpeting ready to put back on but I don't think it will work too well on the hairy surface.
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last year _ not so bad
1- wear a mask I found that the majority of the foam came off with the fabric, the rest I took off with a stiff brush and a wet/dry vac. I did not get it cleaned to a point that all the foam was removed and after completing the project there is no discernable difference between areas I completely rubbed down and areas where some foam was left. 2_ You have selected a carpet, keep in mind that the original material was foam-backed fabric. I tried a few small sections of different weight and textured carpets_ the lightest / non backed (and cheapest) worked the best. 3_ Ventilate, you will need to use OUTDOOR type adhesive, fumes are very explosive, and like propane they sink, I played HE-Man for the first section or two. However, the carbon-filtered goggles did come out after that. This stuff was made for work outdoors like carpeting a patio, the use in a boat will knock you back. 4_ Rough fit the sections and leave sufficient materials to cut edge with a utility knife after glued to hull. This is why I found the lighter material easier, it allowed some stretch and compression of the pile to aid in the process on contouring to the hull. Good luck with your project! Terry s/v stardust h30
1- wear a mask I found that the majority of the foam came off with the fabric, the rest I took off with a stiff brush and a wet/dry vac. I did not get it cleaned to a point that all the foam was removed and after completing the project there is no discernable difference between areas I completely rubbed down and areas where some foam was left. 2_ You have selected a carpet, keep in mind that the original material was foam-backed fabric. I tried a few small sections of different weight and textured carpets_ the lightest / non backed (and cheapest) worked the best. 3_ Ventilate, you will need to use OUTDOOR type adhesive, fumes are very explosive, and like propane they sink, I played HE-Man for the first section or two. However, the carbon-filtered goggles did come out after that. This stuff was made for work outdoors like carpeting a patio, the use in a boat will knock you back. 4_ Rough fit the sections and leave sufficient materials to cut edge with a utility knife after glued to hull. This is why I found the lighter material easier, it allowed some stretch and compression of the pile to aid in the process on contouring to the hull. Good luck with your project! Terry s/v stardust h30
Fuzzy stuff
The lining on the inside surfaces of the hull of my '83 33 is the poly-whatsis off white stuff common to that era. There is no foam backer. It's just lightly glued on and at this point the glue is giving up. Mine just peels off easily. Replacement for mine doesn't come up on the project list for a couple of seasons. When it does I figure on using some sort of wood batten. I saw a 33 done that way in teak with insulation. It was most impressive.. I have pictures if you're interested. You DO NOT need to use so called outdoor adhesives with heavy concentrations of solvents. There are NUMREOUS waterborne, rubber based adhesives that work very well without the stench or volatility. I would use a floor tile adhesive that dries from yellow to almost clear and remains sticky like a pressure sensitive adhesive. If you want I can try to locate the maker's product name. I know it's available at Home Depot or tile stores. I think foam backed carpet is a mistake. Harbors creepy crawlies, is heavy, hard to work with, and as the foam deteriorates, will tend to fall off the hull. To me un-backed synthetic of some sort would be my choice if I was going with carpet.
The lining on the inside surfaces of the hull of my '83 33 is the poly-whatsis off white stuff common to that era. There is no foam backer. It's just lightly glued on and at this point the glue is giving up. Mine just peels off easily. Replacement for mine doesn't come up on the project list for a couple of seasons. When it does I figure on using some sort of wood batten. I saw a 33 done that way in teak with insulation. It was most impressive.. I have pictures if you're interested. You DO NOT need to use so called outdoor adhesives with heavy concentrations of solvents. There are NUMREOUS waterborne, rubber based adhesives that work very well without the stench or volatility. I would use a floor tile adhesive that dries from yellow to almost clear and remains sticky like a pressure sensitive adhesive. If you want I can try to locate the maker's product name. I know it's available at Home Depot or tile stores. I think foam backed carpet is a mistake. Harbors creepy crawlies, is heavy, hard to work with, and as the foam deteriorates, will tend to fall off the hull. To me un-backed synthetic of some sort would be my choice if I was going with carpet.
Battens instead of carpet
I would be interested in the pictures and description of process involved... I'm tired of mildewy carpeting! gecco@gte.net
I would be interested in the pictures and description of process involved... I'm tired of mildewy carpeting! gecco@gte.net
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If you have pictures of that 33' with the battans and teak interior, I'd love to see them. Can you email me at windsock1@pipeline.com and attach the photo's? If they're not scanned in to email as an attachment, email me and I send you and email back with my home address. Thanks, Steve Weinstein
If you have pictures of that 33' with the battans and teak interior, I'd love to see them. Can you email me at windsock1@pipeline.com and attach the photo's? If they're not scanned in to email as an attachment, email me and I send you and email back with my home address. Thanks, Steve Weinstein
Post um on the photo forum
Sam: Why don't you just post the photos on the photo forum, then we can ALL see'um.
Sam: Why don't you just post the photos on the photo forum, then we can ALL see'um.
Battens look great
I looked at a '81 H30, with horizantal battens last week. I believe these were the factory standard. Adding a batten ceiling is described in Daniel Spurr's "Upgrading the Cruising Sailboat", 1991, McGraw-Hill. Pete Albright s/v Nancy Ross '77 H30
I looked at a '81 H30, with horizantal battens last week. I believe these were the factory standard. Adding a batten ceiling is described in Daniel Spurr's "Upgrading the Cruising Sailboat", 1991, McGraw-Hill. Pete Albright s/v Nancy Ross '77 H30
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