We have a 1978 Hunter 27 with 1970's style fabric on the interior sides of the boat. The fabric has shrunk in places and is also peeling exposing the thin layer of foam insulation. We would like to replace this wall covering. A few questions? 1) How difficult is it to get the foam insulation off the wall. 2) Any recommendations on the type of covering to use? 3) How difficult is this project? Thanks.
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Use Newer Hunter Fabric?
In the mid 80's the fabric Hunter used on the sides did not have foam - it was more of a coarse weave material. I believe Hunter still stocks this material and it should be a good option. The Hunter Customer Service department is another source for advice.
In the mid 80's the fabric Hunter used on the sides did not have foam - it was more of a coarse weave material. I believe Hunter still stocks this material and it should be a good option. The Hunter Customer Service department is another source for advice.
Too many options.
You need to search the archives, this has been discussed in great detail. I seem to remember it was a real chore getting the old stuff off. The best replacement I have seen is wood. My 1979 has carpet. But the link below shows the same boat with Ash. See quartercabin and forward cabin photos.
You need to search the archives, this has been discussed in great detail. I seem to remember it was a real chore getting the old stuff off. The best replacement I have seen is wood. My 1979 has carpet. But the link below shows the same boat with Ash. See quartercabin and forward cabin photos.
lousy job but someone's got to do it
Sean, I removed the foam backing from my '77 27 using a wire brush in my drill. No fun, and be sure to wear a mask (I used a VOC mask) and eye protection. I plan to cover the area with white vinyl as soon as the temperature rises enough for the spray adhesive to work. Good luck, K-
Sean, I removed the foam backing from my '77 27 using a wire brush in my drill. No fun, and be sure to wear a mask (I used a VOC mask) and eye protection. I plan to cover the area with white vinyl as soon as the temperature rises enough for the spray adhesive to work. Good luck, K-
Revamping Interior
Sean,we sail a 78 H25 and several years ago decided to redo the interior.The old upholstery fabric came off easily when we pulled and the dryness was evident.We used scrapers(putty knives,paint scrapers,etc to get all of the old foam off.Shop Vac came in handy.After cleaning,we used auto headliner material(appx $6.00/yd,6ft wide)as a replacement material.Fairly easy to work with(the foam backing provides some ridgidity and hides rough spots in the fiberglass walls.Use the 3M headliner adhesive,not the heavy duty spray which bleeds through.We made patterns with butcher paper,cut the pieces,and agonized far more than the actual placing.Must have used 12 -15 cans of spray,which costs more than the fabric.Get the fabric from an auto supply place,not the boat catalogues($17).Some trim work with 1/4 round,screen beading,etc really led to a great finish.The headliner material insulates,reduces noise and looks great... a big improvement from the upholstery look of the original.Our H25 had upholstery material on the shelves which we replaced with counter top laminate.This project tested a relationship but resulted in a great sense of a "job well done".Good luck on upgrading "an old girl".
Sean,we sail a 78 H25 and several years ago decided to redo the interior.The old upholstery fabric came off easily when we pulled and the dryness was evident.We used scrapers(putty knives,paint scrapers,etc to get all of the old foam off.Shop Vac came in handy.After cleaning,we used auto headliner material(appx $6.00/yd,6ft wide)as a replacement material.Fairly easy to work with(the foam backing provides some ridgidity and hides rough spots in the fiberglass walls.Use the 3M headliner adhesive,not the heavy duty spray which bleeds through.We made patterns with butcher paper,cut the pieces,and agonized far more than the actual placing.Must have used 12 -15 cans of spray,which costs more than the fabric.Get the fabric from an auto supply place,not the boat catalogues($17).Some trim work with 1/4 round,screen beading,etc really led to a great finish.The headliner material insulates,reduces noise and looks great... a big improvement from the upholstery look of the original.Our H25 had upholstery material on the shelves which we replaced with counter top laminate.This project tested a relationship but resulted in a great sense of a "job well done".Good luck on upgrading "an old girl".
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