Thirty year old carpet in H34
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We tried a West Marine mildew cleaner got the carpet. Didn't touch the stains. Come cooler weather we will use a Dremel multi tool with a blade attachment to remove the offensive 30 yo carpet. Plan on replacing with either painted bead board or foam-backed vinyl sheets.
It does get kind of gross after 30 years.You can pull it out.But you cannot reuse it.Before I replaced mine, I cleaned it with a pump sprayer with bleach water and a little bit of soap.It looked brand new. But after 30 years it is probably time to replace with something different. Here are some pics from the V.You will need to unscrew and remove the little cabinet.
You didn't say it its carpet on the walls or carpet on the floor. Assumed you meant on the floor.
I'd replace it. After 30 years it doesn't owe you anything and as a degreed microbiologist the thought of what may be growing in carpet that age makes me shudder. After that many years the accumulation of sloughed skin cells, hair, dust mites, mold spores, spilled food and who knows what else in a humid marine environment you likely have a science project that would make researchers swoon.
It's not hard. Go to any carpet store and buy a remnant. They have roll ends, etc. that they will sell you at reasonable price. I wouldn't be surprised if you can get a remnant for under $50, maybe a lot less. Use old carpet as a pattern to lay out and cut the new one if you can. You may want to consider having the edges bound or serged to give a nice finished edge and eliminate raveling but even that's not very expensive.
I'd replace it. After 30 years it doesn't owe you anything and as a degreed microbiologist the thought of what may be growing in carpet that age makes me shudder. After that many years the accumulation of sloughed skin cells, hair, dust mites, mold spores, spilled food and who knows what else in a humid marine environment you likely have a science project that would make researchers swoon.
It's not hard. Go to any carpet store and buy a remnant. They have roll ends, etc. that they will sell you at reasonable price. I wouldn't be surprised if you can get a remnant for under $50, maybe a lot less. Use old carpet as a pattern to lay out and cut the new one if you can. You may want to consider having the edges bound or serged to give a nice finished edge and eliminate raveling but even that's not very expensive.I've read in the O'day forum (pretty sure it was that one) that the carpet wicks condensation away from the hull. Does that apply to the 34? I've never noticed moisture. The reason I am asking this is because I was going to replace it with a Marine Vinyl, which would not allow for the wicking..... Any thoughts... Thanks -Jon
It was not hard.just time consuming. I did both the Vee and aft cabin in one day.I did not have stains.just years and years of dirt.I really mixed my bleach strong.So make sure you have good ventilation. Just wet vac it up when done.I ran my A/C all night and it was dry the next morning.But eventually I ripped it all out.
Really for about $130.00 you can buy some American made carpet and glue and really improve the looks.I did Aft cabin a Vee at the same time.
The inspection cover is there just to look inside.No other reason I can tell.It was like that when we purchased the boat. I've looked in only a few times.
Really for about $130.00 you can buy some American made carpet and glue and really improve the looks.I did Aft cabin a Vee at the same time.
The inspection cover is there just to look inside.No other reason I can tell.It was like that when we purchased the boat. I've looked in only a few times.
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I ripped mine out, ground out the glue, laid up a layer of biaxial glass, then bought enough closed cell camping pads to replace the carpet in the v berth. These provide the insulation break needed to prevent condensation and don't soak up water. I will eventually cover these with vinyl and stick the pads to the hull with industrial velcro.
Isn't trying to save 30 year old carpet like putting lipstick on a pig?????
But I could be seriously wrong as I don't have any carpet, because that's what rugs are for.
But I could be seriously wrong as I don't have any carpet, because that's what rugs are for.
You have rugs on your walls?Isn't trying to save 30 year old carpet like putting lipstick on a pig?????
But I could be seriously wrong as I don't have any carpet, because that's what rugs are for.
walls don't have "carpet", if you are putting carpet on your walls you are already on the wrong path
I have dealt with carpet on the sides of small boats before and wish it had never been put there but in the V & aft berths you need something soft on the sides. I like the idea of going back with a vapor barrier along with something with a little R-value.
I don't think there is a need for it half way up the sides in the rest of the boat so if I have to pull that I'll be looking for something to go in its place.
By the way does my avatar show to anyone? Posted over a week ago.
I don't think there is a need for it half way up the sides in the rest of the boat so if I have to pull that I'll be looking for something to go in its place.
By the way does my avatar show to anyone? Posted over a week ago.
You know they made insulated vinyl sheets in rolls just for putting on the inside of hulls or for headliners?