Has anyone replaced the hull liner fabric on their boat? If so, where is the best place to purchase the fabric? How difficult of a job is it? Do you have any hints? Thanks, Greg
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Been There Done That
I replaced the fabric on my 78 H-27. I selected upholstry fabric (very heavy body) that I purchased from a fabric warehouse. I pulled off the old fabric (the foam backing came off with it). I labeled all the panels that came off with masking tape, I then used the old panels as templates to sut the new fabric. I left about 2" extra on all sides. Then using liquid mails I troweled on the glue (it's very thick) with a notched trowel. Working from the bottom up I was able to put all the fabric on with no slips. Any glue drips can be easily cleaned with mineral spirits or paint thinner. (you should check that the glue does not seep through the fabric first). Hope this helps.
I replaced the fabric on my 78 H-27. I selected upholstry fabric (very heavy body) that I purchased from a fabric warehouse. I pulled off the old fabric (the foam backing came off with it). I labeled all the panels that came off with masking tape, I then used the old panels as templates to sut the new fabric. I left about 2" extra on all sides. Then using liquid mails I troweled on the glue (it's very thick) with a notched trowel. Working from the bottom up I was able to put all the fabric on with no slips. Any glue drips can be easily cleaned with mineral spirits or paint thinner. (you should check that the glue does not seep through the fabric first). Hope this helps.
Lots of info here.
Just go to "Forum Archives", type in the word "liner", and click on "Find It". There have been some interesting threads over the years. Some have installed stringers, put insulation in between, and something over that. That something could be a nice veneer or some headliner from your auto parts store. I have yet to replace the old carpet but it is on my list.
Just go to "Forum Archives", type in the word "liner", and click on "Find It". There have been some interesting threads over the years. Some have installed stringers, put insulation in between, and something over that. That something could be a nice veneer or some headliner from your auto parts store. I have yet to replace the old carpet but it is on my list.
New Liner Material from Hunter
I've just recently replaced some of my liner with a new material I purchased from Hunter. Its a textured vinyl material with a foam backing in a light off-white color that looks very good. Its used on the larger hunter boats. Peeling off the old was a bit of a pain, as some of the foam stayed stuck to the hull. After removal with a putty knife, I used the old pieces as a pattern, applied a water based adhesive with a notched trowel, and installed the new liner. It was fairly easy, except for some built in cabinets that had to be removed. You can call Hunter Marine at 1-800-771-5556, and ask for Mike Thomas at X3015. The hull liner material is called a lizzerette (not hull liner material, go figure), and its Pt No: 606531 w/.25" Foam. Its cost is $15.25/yd @ 54" wide. They recommended an Armstrong adhesive which I found difficult to get. I ended up using an adhesive I found at Home Depot, made by Armstrong but had a different brand name (blue container)and was water based. Easy stuff to use, and worked well. There are a lot of other ways to do this, but its the look I wanted. Good luck.
I've just recently replaced some of my liner with a new material I purchased from Hunter. Its a textured vinyl material with a foam backing in a light off-white color that looks very good. Its used on the larger hunter boats. Peeling off the old was a bit of a pain, as some of the foam stayed stuck to the hull. After removal with a putty knife, I used the old pieces as a pattern, applied a water based adhesive with a notched trowel, and installed the new liner. It was fairly easy, except for some built in cabinets that had to be removed. You can call Hunter Marine at 1-800-771-5556, and ask for Mike Thomas at X3015. The hull liner material is called a lizzerette (not hull liner material, go figure), and its Pt No: 606531 w/.25" Foam. Its cost is $15.25/yd @ 54" wide. They recommended an Armstrong adhesive which I found difficult to get. I ended up using an adhesive I found at Home Depot, made by Armstrong but had a different brand name (blue container)and was water based. Easy stuff to use, and worked well. There are a lot of other ways to do this, but its the look I wanted. Good luck.
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