Cedar Lockers ?

uncledom · Mar 1, 2016

I'm not sure about the adhesive you have chosen but you can't beat cedar in a closet!

DougM · Mar 1, 2016

Cedar strips would be better than carpet, putting them inside the locker would be like planking. Cedar strip canoe from the inside. The cedar would certainly help keep out some bugs.
Like uncledom, I would question your choice of attachment. You may have to get creative and develop a frame to which you could mechanically attach the cedar. Just my opinion.

thinwater · Mar 1, 2016

You might do very well with something like 3M Dual Lock (something like Velcro, but used to hold panels on machines and such). The adhesive has serious bite, and the lining would be easy to replace (cedar only last so many years). The adhesive will probably hold better if you varnish spots on the wood.

Certainly better than carpet in a closet!

woodster · Mar 1, 2016

if you must use an adhesive use pl 400 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-...r-and-Deck-Adhesive-12-Pack-1602142/203335998 it is a urithan based product ...in the same category as gorilla glue...make sure you have some wd-40 around to clean up your hands ceder is a very good closet liner if you use all LED lights you will notice a decrease in the bugs as well

Ken Cross · Mar 2, 2016

3M5200

All kidding aside I think it's a great idea providing you can get it to stay in place as you want it. And I don't think it needs to be thick to be effective.
Ken

svchickadee · Mar 2, 2016

Epoxy water hose vertically to the hull and attach the cedar to the hoses with ss screws.

Rich Stidger · Mar 2, 2016

Hunter made the h40.5 with cedar lining standard.

jsalley · Mar 2, 2016

Rich Stidger said:
Hunter made the h40.5 with cedar lining standard.

The new Catalina "5" series also have cedar-lined hanging lockers standard. As previously noted, they do tend to lose their good smell after a while (my boat is a 2012, and you can't smell the cedar aroma at all).

Ukeluthier · Mar 2, 2016

When I lived aboard my 46' cutter back in the '80s, I lined my hanging lockers with aromatic cedar. You can get "kits" of cedar strips at home improvement stores intended for closet lining.

I epoxied flexible wood strips vertically to the hull, and then screwed the cedar slats to those. Worked great.

justsomeguy · Mar 2, 2016

Ukeluthier said:
I lined my hanging lockers with aromatic cedar.

Leave it to a woodworker to differentiate aromatic cedar from plain old cedar. Was wondering when that wood occur.

wufibugs · Mar 2, 2016

Consider sheet linoleum. They now have several really beautiful wood plank patterns, it has a cushioned backing, is easy to clean, easy to cut, will conform to the shape of the hull or locker, and can be applied using a waterproof adhesive. Then add:

Ron20324 · Mar 3, 2016

[QUOTE... they do tend to lose their good smell after a while (my boat is a 2012, and you can't smell the cedar aroma at all).[/QUOTE]

I use a fine sandpaper on the cedar to open new "pores" and expose the natural oils. Probably the same oil as in the bottle n post 15.

DougM · Mar 3, 2016

Put some closed cell foam insulation along the hull side, then buy some aromatic cedar blocks from someplace like Bet Bath and Beyond and toss them in the locker. Easy to take out and scuff up with sandpaper if they lose their aroma. Just a thought.

Ukeluthier · Mar 3, 2016

But real cedar lining is SO much more elegant (cedar blocks and cedar oil spray...GAK!)

Guess that's why I choose to live in a house with natural cedar siding... I'm sure you guys would choose brown vinyl.

wufibugs · Mar 3, 2016

I was just kidding about the cedar spray. I was not, however, kidding about the sheet vinyl as I prefer the feel of a cushioned surface on the V-berth, and much prefer sailing to periodically re-sealing or replacing interior surfaces. Brown vinyl? The ultimate in appearance and durability is teak, not cedar. I assume your galley and head countertops are nothing less than polished burl walnut slabs? Where the axes of beauty, practicality and functionality cross is a matter of individual preference and budget.

Ukeluthier · Mar 3, 2016

The OP was talking about the inside of a hanging locker, not the V-berth. My bare cedar lining looked (and smelled) just as good on the day I sold the boat 30 years after I installed it -- with zero maintenance.

My countertops are plain ol' Formica, but at least they have nice varnished ash trim.

I concur that aesthetics are a personal choice, but this old salt could never sail a Clorox bottle.