Changing the material interior!

[David]

The boat I am sailing has had small amounts of water damage to the interior walls. Has anyone had experience replaceing this? Is it expensive, time consuming, and where should I look for materials. Also, I am sailing in Alaska and have been thinking about increasing the insulating properties. Any suggestions? Thank You! -David

 

[Dee]

Hull Liner

If you're talking about water damage to the fabric liner, I had a similar problem around a leaky port in my aft cabin. I pulled off the fabric using a hair dryer to soften the adhesive. Not an easy task. I replaced the fabric using double-faced tape for outdoor use, which I purchased at Home Depot. Works great. I purchased the fabric (almost an exact match) at Boat US. There is a minimum you have to purchase, of which I only used about 1/3. They have several styles. Look in their catalog.

 

[R.W.Landau]

David

You Alaska sailors are nuts!David,I think you are the guy with the O'Day 25? I know you asked about the Kayak.If you pull off the fabric liner, You may be able to reglue ,with exterior carpet glue, a rubber backed carpet/fabric.It will be heavier and it may not trim out so nice but I think this could help with insulation but check out the carpets ability to deal with water.I think condensation will be your biggest enemy.I have not done this and I am only suggesting it. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DOING THIS.I"m thinking up there north west of Canada ( They know what cold is too) You may have to be the experimenter.Good luck with your project.r.w.landau

 

[Josh]

Carpet eh?

That brings an idea to mind. Anyone who has worked in an office building has probably seen the carpet they have on the floor in most buildings. Its a short fibered, tough as nails material. The examples I have dealt with might be an ideal fix for this. They come in two by two foot self adhesive sections, that can be removed and replaced with little problem. This would allow you to get behind them for anything from repairs to rewiring.These carpet tiles also have a thick rubber backing, which might help in insulating. When they are placed right, following the arrows on the bottom so all tiles are facing the same way, the seams are practically invisible. It's very durable, easy to install because you do it in sections, and easy to maintain or replace as needed.Now, where to get it? Beats me...might want to ask at a carpet store. I no longer work in commercial construction, so I can't find out the make, or supplier...Josh