Catalina - Capri - 25s International Assocaition Logo(2006)  
Assn Members Area · Join
h.jpg Home.
a.jpg Association Forum
s.jpg Ships Store
c.jpg Cruising
r.jpg Racing
t.jpg Technical Tips
g.jpg Photo Gallery - New
o.jpg Boat Search - Updated
m.jpg Manuals & Brochures
3rdrpt.jpg Swap Meet
l.jpg Links
f.jpg Officer Flag Line & Staff
b.jpg Bylaws & Constitution
 
1.jpg Members Area
1.jpg Join the Association
 
Notice:
The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.
 
Association Forum
Association Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Forum Users | Search | FAQ
Username:
 Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Catalina/Capri 25/250 Sailor's Forums
 Catalina 25 Specific Forum
 Headliner Woes		  New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

Prospector
Master Marine Consultant

Member Avatar

Canada
3159 Posts
Initially Posted - 01/24/2008 :  16:56:06  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
I hope I'm freaking out over nothing here...

Last night I hooked up the shore power on the boat, knocked the snow oft the tarp, and took a 5 minute tour of the boat to be sure all is well. All was well, and I was about to merrily close her back up when I hit my head on the ceiling. Instead of ouch, it felt like bounce.

So I started knocking on the boat and found that the headliner is hollow sounding from the forward port settee to the vee berth, clear across the boat. If youpush on it, it kind of gives, and you can see where it is flexing.

My hope is that this is the same as the headliner in our old K-Car. (You couldn't roll down the windows or its flapping would obstruct the rear view mirror) If thats the case, its not good, but not bad either. Slap some glue up there and you're good to go.

My fear is that this is an indication of moisture problems in the cabin roof, and that the fibreglass is delaminating or something. Thing is the deck feels solid.

Has anyone run into this, or do you have any ideas?
"Iris"
1984 FK/SR #4040
http://frosthaus.blogspot.com/

Take a minute to register your boat with the association!!
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/owner_questionnaire.htm
Edited by - on

robinettemb
Deckhand

Members Avatar

6 Posts
Response Posted - 01/24/2008 :  18:00:43  Show Profile
Is your headliner the factory standard fiberglass or is there some type of fabric or other material applied as a headliner?

If it is the factory standard you may need to take a biopsy to help determine the problem.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Frank Hopper
Past Commodore

Members Avatar

Pitcairn Island
6776 Posts
Response Posted - 01/25/2008 :  08:50:35  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I doubt there is anything wrong, there is a void between the head and hull liners and the deck and hull. Fiberglass technology does not allow for the kind of tolerances that would be needed to have no void. The liner is also cosmetic so there is no reason for it to be overly strong. I have never notices a lot of liner deformation under pressure but that is relative. Hit your head on the pop top fittings next tine, you'll get an ouch.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page

Dave Bristle
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Djibouti
10005 Posts
Response Posted - 01/25/2008 :  08:56:37  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Frank Hopper</i>
<br />...Hit your head on the pop top fittings next tine, you'll get an ouch.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">...or on the overhead track between the salon and the head!
Edited by - Dave Bristle on 01/25/2008 08:57:13
Go to Top of Page

Prospector
Master Marine Consultant

Members Avatar

Canada
3159 Posts
Response Posted - 01/25/2008 :  09:08:43  Show Profile  Visit Prospector's Homepage
Whew. (Sigh of relief)

Next time I'm out there I'll find something less scary to hit my head on. It is the factory headliner (not carpet etc.)

I will now venture fearlessly about on the boat, bouncing my head off whatever gets in the way.
Edited by - on
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Topic Locked
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Association Forum © since 1999 Catalina Capri 25s International Association Go To Top Of Page
Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000 Version 3.4.06
Notice: The advice given on this site is based upon individual or quoted experience, yours may differ.
The Officers, Staff and members of this site only provide information based upon the concept that anyone utilizing this information does so at their own risk and holds harmless all contributors to this site.