Does anyone have any experience replacing the hull liner on a Hunter 54? If so, Help! Thanks Wendy
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The fuzzy stuff??
If it's the "fuzzy" stuff, I've seen a person do it once. He either used the old piece as a template or used "butcher's paper" to shape a template to cut out the new piece. Then he use 3M spray adhesive to apply it to the hull. But be sure to spray it in a ventilated area or else you'll be higher than your mast.
If it's the "fuzzy" stuff, I've seen a person do it once. He either used the old piece as a template or used "butcher's paper" to shape a template to cut out the new piece. Then he use 3M spray adhesive to apply it to the hull. But be sure to spray it in a ventilated area or else you'll be higher than your mast.
GRIND
Carpet does not belong in a sailboat. I ripped all of the hull liner out. Which means getting friendly with your grinder to get what ever they used to adhere the carpet to the hull off. You should be able to inspect 100% of your hull with a minimum of effort.
Carpet does not belong in a sailboat. I ripped all of the hull liner out. Which means getting friendly with your grinder to get what ever they used to adhere the carpet to the hull off. You should be able to inspect 100% of your hull with a minimum of effort.
Liner replacement
Windy, Could you be more specific on the current liner material type you want to replace? Please don't say fiberglass, please! Greg
Windy, Could you be more specific on the current liner material type you want to replace? Please don't say fiberglass, please! Greg
Joe Thomas
Been thinking of pulling off all the old carpet hull liner on my '84 H31. What did you do to finish the surfaces in lieu of the carpet stuff? I'm thinking of paint, but the hull seems to be rough and uneven. In addition, the liner is nonexistent in the quarterberth area. What did you do?
Been thinking of pulling off all the old carpet hull liner on my '84 H31. What did you do to finish the surfaces in lieu of the carpet stuff? I'm thinking of paint, but the hull seems to be rough and uneven. In addition, the liner is nonexistent in the quarterberth area. What did you do?
Choices?
I'm not sure what to replace the "fuzzy stuff" with. I'm assuming I'll have to grind the hull smooth, :-( then either paint or cover it with a tough vinyl (something easy to clean!).
I'm not sure what to replace the "fuzzy stuff" with. I'm assuming I'll have to grind the hull smooth, :-( then either paint or cover it with a tough vinyl (something easy to clean!).
Archives?
Hi Wendy, If you use "carpet liner" as a search argument in each of the "Forum Archives" you should see lots of info. Here's one example: "H-27 Hull Liner Replaced- A Success Submitted by HN on 05/02 at 08:02AM regarding Hunter 27. Several months ago I wrote to ask for advice on replacing the liner fabric on the walls of my 1978 H-27. Well the results are in: I stripped off the old fabric and the foam was in good shape underneath. I purchased a very heavy, close weave upholestery fabric and used the old fabric panels as templates leaving about 1" arount for cutting and final fitting. I then spread liquid nails construction glue on the foam with was still on the hull and garefully placed the fabric on top, pressing the fabric into the glue. I used lots of latex gloves to prevent getting the glue all over. I let the glue set for a hour or so and trimmed the excess."
Hi Wendy, If you use "carpet liner" as a search argument in each of the "Forum Archives" you should see lots of info. Here's one example: "H-27 Hull Liner Replaced- A Success Submitted by HN on 05/02 at 08:02AM regarding Hunter 27. Several months ago I wrote to ask for advice on replacing the liner fabric on the walls of my 1978 H-27. Well the results are in: I stripped off the old fabric and the foam was in good shape underneath. I purchased a very heavy, close weave upholestery fabric and used the old fabric panels as templates leaving about 1" arount for cutting and final fitting. I then spread liquid nails construction glue on the foam with was still on the hull and garefully placed the fabric on top, pressing the fabric into the glue. I used lots of latex gloves to prevent getting the glue all over. I let the glue set for a hour or so and trimmed the excess."
Hull lining
You can find replacement hull lining in the Boat US or West catalogs, or contact a boat canvas or cushion company, they will have a wide selection of liners to pick from.
You can find replacement hull lining in the Boat US or West catalogs, or contact a boat canvas or cushion company, they will have a wide selection of liners to pick from.
Don of Annapolis
After the liner is removed I sanded the area very well-down to bare fiberglass. Where hunter did a poor job with the glass work I re did it. Then I painted it with an interior gel coat. It is the best option. You can paint it. Most polyurethanes will work, but the gel coat is best in my opinion. It will look like a new boat after two coats. Good Luck
After the liner is removed I sanded the area very well-down to bare fiberglass. Where hunter did a poor job with the glass work I re did it. Then I painted it with an interior gel coat. It is the best option. You can paint it. Most polyurethanes will work, but the gel coat is best in my opinion. It will look like a new boat after two coats. Good Luck
Grinding may weaken the hull
>I'm not sure what to replace the "fuzzy stuff" with. I'm assuming >I'll have to grind the hull smooth, :-( then either paint or cover it >with a tough vinyl (something easy to clean!). Wendy, If you grind, you'll be cutting the high places in the fiberglass cloth that makes up your hull and will most likely weaken it at those points. How much will depend on how much you grind off, but I can't imagine that you'd grind enough to get the glue and all off enough without getting into the glass. I ground my H37 Cutter some to clean it up, but then laid several more layers of glass on that area to strengthen it. Just my thoughts, but I'd go easy with the grinder. Gene Gruender Rainbow Chaser
>I'm not sure what to replace the "fuzzy stuff" with. I'm assuming >I'll have to grind the hull smooth, :-( then either paint or cover it >with a tough vinyl (something easy to clean!). Wendy, If you grind, you'll be cutting the high places in the fiberglass cloth that makes up your hull and will most likely weaken it at those points. How much will depend on how much you grind off, but I can't imagine that you'd grind enough to get the glue and all off enough without getting into the glass. I ground my H37 Cutter some to clean it up, but then laid several more layers of glass on that area to strengthen it. Just my thoughts, but I'd go easy with the grinder. Gene Gruender Rainbow Chaser
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