Hull Liner?

[dean]

I removed my moldy hull liner and am thinking of prepping the v
berth area and painting it .Any thoughts on condensation or a
replacement .Thank you Dean

 

[pjacobs55]

Dean,
The method best for you depends on your climate and moisture levels.
I'm aware of three alternatives from the original, although the
original vinyl-backed foam stood up for quite a while, and is
probably still available.

Painting is one alternative. The downside to this is the old glue has
to be completely removed down to the fiberglass. This is a bit
difficult due to the uneven texture of the mat surface.

An attractive alternative is to use wood strips with insulatinf foam
in behind, as Chuck Rose did in Lealea.

http://americanvega.org/images/600_DSC00739.JPG

The route I took was to glue indoor/outdoor mildew proof carpeting.

http://www3.telus.net/sailing/scrape4.jpg

After three years it still looks good. The only thing I'd do
differently is use a less toxic-smelling glue, as it took several
months for the smell to leave.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

The method best for you depends on your climate and moisture levels.

 

[bobnlesafloat]

We smartened things up by bleaching the liner to kill off the mould, then applying two coats of a 'flexible' oil-basedpaint; it's looked good for three seasons now and wipes down a treat.

Looking at your post, the suggestion's too late; it appears that you've already pulled the liner off.

 

[pjacobs55]

Bob, I like that idea! ... it certainly goes with my "rebuild before
replace" philosophy. Unfortunately, in Sin Tacha, the foam backing
and glue on the old liner had turned to dust (and it was EVERWHERE !)
leaving the old vinyl hanging down the sides of the boat. Some
previous attempts had been made to duct tape it back in place ... but
were not too successful.
So removal was my only option, and as I planned to re-varnish all the
woodwork by removing it and taking it home, this worked out well.

Peter
#1331 'Sin Tacha'

 

[rchrdcoe]

I replaced all the liner with 1/2" foam and fire retardent vinyl. I
used open cell foam as it was readiy available, but closed cell is
probably a better choice. The benefits of the new liner was a cooler
boat. In Florida that is an important benefit!
Richard

 

[papasbackhoeinc]

Dear Richard,



All Vegas have the same troubles with the hull liner . I bought new
hull liner plus a suitable glue from a reputable store. Te trouble is
that one has to take down all the woodwork. Did you also remove the
cupboard?



I would appreciate your advice.



Regards,

Henk Jansen

Vega Le Cygne 1682





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Richard
Verzonden: woensdag 23 juli 2008 16:47
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Onderwerp: [AlbinVega] Re: Hull Liner?



I replaced all the liner with 1/2" foam and fire retardent vinyl. I
used open cell foam as it was readiy available, but closed cell is
probably a better choice. The benefits of the new liner was a cooler
boat. In Florida that is an important benefit!
Richard

 

[rchrdcoe]

Henk-
I removed the settees and refinished them before replacing. Also the
hanging locker on the starboard side. Some of the ply needed replacing
so it was a good time to do that. In the v-berth I replaced the chain
locker bulkhead and the plywood floor over the water tank with 1/2"
thick ply. Caulk well around the chain locker to prevent water
seeping thru. IIt's also a good time to remove the water tank and
give it a good cleaning. The fill hose from the deck was fouled with
mould.
Richard