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Have you carpeted your cabin floor?

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cat1951
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Initially Posted - 02/22/2008 : 15:54:48

If so, what did you use and how did you keep it in place? I am considering adding carpet to our 1985 C25 traditional cabin. I am concerned though about it moving around since the floor is multi-level. I want to hold it in place, but not so much that I can't remove it when it comes time.

Mike
Grand Lake, OK
N.O. Catalina 25 #4849
In my opinion 75% of the earth is water for a reason. That's why I sail.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 02/22/2008 : 15:59:04

I use thin rubber backed hall runner (or stair runner) carpet.
It cuts easily with a carpet knife or good pair of scissors.
First season I used double sided tape, then from a suggestion here I used drawer liner rubber at the corners. No slippage.

Great part is, when it gets dirty, I roll it up and take it outside and shake it off or hose it off.
I found a very nice shade of blue that compliments my cushions.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 02/22/2008 : 16:07:26

I had carpet on my 250 that was held down with snaps arond the perimeter. I chose to take it out because it prevented access to the bilge. I like to look into the dry bilge everytime I get on the boat. I'm now considering a vinyl wood-like flooring with appropriate cutouts for bilge access.

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 02/22/2008 : 19:38:32

I removed the carpet in my C22 and now the C250. I find the fiberglass sole is easier to clean than the carpet plus access to the bilge is easier.

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 02/22/2008 : 20:56:59

I used rubber backed outdoor carpet, but it still slipped in some areas. It is also too thin without a pad; I doubt that it will last more than 2 seasons, but it is cheap so it may be a reasonable approach. The snaps that had been on the sole had been removed, so I used #10x1" self tapping screws and finish washers in the existing holes. I will probable add snaps in the future, but this works well and looks good for now. I also cut out for the bilge access with the edges of the carpet under the board.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/22/2008 : 21:17:59

I have mine custom made by Catalina Yachts, I think it is a little over 200 dollars, worth every penny. Remember that I spend several nights a week on my boat during the summer, carpet makes it very nice. I never moves, I have a central vacuum system so I vacuum it several times a week. It is always clean. We are not a wet boat, no swimmers.

Edited by - Frank Hopper on 02/23/2008 08:27:36

dlucier
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Response Posted - 02/22/2008 : 21:55:40

Rubber non slip, shelf liner. Buy the shiny stuff.

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 02/23/2008 : 07:00:28

i buy carpet fall offs.
i go to a carpet store and find a piece big enough to cover the entire floor.
i used my old one as a pattern and cut it out off the boat.
if you didn't have a pattern you could easily do it on the boat.

as for backing i use regular jude abacked carpet.
i have a couple strips of carpet tape on the sides to keep it from slipping.

i would not have it any other way.i cut around the stair rails.

it costs about $20-25 for a piece. don't flaunt what you want it for. sometimes the cost if not listed could increase drasticly if they know you have a boat.

everytime it starts to wear and look old i go buy another.

i had snaps on my old c22 and don't think they are needed.

i like the feel of carpet,
if your water is cold so will be your bare fiberglass floor.

i put a throw rug to accent the interior where we come down the stair.

looks real clean and comfortable

to check the bilge i just pull back the carpet.

dave holtgrave
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hard, dry and icy near carlyle lake in southern illinois
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cat1951
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Response Posted - 02/23/2008 : 08:35:14

Thanks for the info everyone. I have a lot to consider on how to put it down, or if I want it at all. We are sorta like Frank, not real big swimmers. However, even though the Admiral never swims, I do get in a lot. When it is 95+ outside, the water becomes very very inviting.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 02/23/2008 : 08:36:40

Frank,

I am curious as to the services that Catalina Yachts is offering still to us w/the older boats. This is at least the 2nd or 3rd recent posting/response that I have seen on various topics indicating services or products that are coming direct from Catalina. Yet, when I go to their website, all I see is some gift items and apparel in their on-line store.

So...how do you find out about what all they can provide to us ? What do you do....just call up their main phone number and ask what they have for your boat..or one calls them up for a specific need/thing in mind and see if they can help out on that ?

How then did you know the quality or what you were going to be buying in the way of your custom carpet purchase ? Did they send you a photo or did they say it would be same quality as what is in the new boats...which you could see at a boat show, etc ?

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redviking
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Response Posted - 02/23/2008 : 09:14:56

We carpeted twice. The first time we sent the carpet to Catalina and they made a perfect replica. Then after we cleared the boat for winter one year, it must have fallen off of the truck. We had Catalina make one from a crude template I tried to make and It just did not fit right ever. My wife and I liked the carpet given that we cruised extensively and it was more comfortable on our bare feet.

On Lysistrata, we went to a 5 dollar store and bought several batheroom rugs that we line our walkways with. A lot cheaper. SO, if you have the old carpet, catalina can make you a perfect one. If not, good luck.

Sten

DPO C25 #3220 "Zephyr", SR, FK
SV Lysistrata - C&C 39 - St. Augustine FL, heading south to the islands in a week after the canvas guy finishes! Yippee!

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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 02/23/2008 : 10:48:21

Larry, I buy items from Catalina too. I go to their web site and click "contact us" and then pick the service choice for who to send the e-mail too. They are responsive.

The site that sells the shirt and stuff is not really Catalina. It is a retired guy who has a sideline of selling Catalina branded shirts, etc. He just has a link on the Catalina site but is not part of Catalina Yachts.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 02/23/2008 : 11:29:47

catalina yachts 1-818-884-7700, ask for Chris in parts.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/25/2008 : 10:17:15

I buy a remnant 12' x 4'6" (usually costs me $10 - $15) and use the old carpet as a template. I find that you don't need the snaps - just cut the carpet 1/2" over size all around and it then fits tight against the "walls" and does not slip.
I also find that it is easier (at least in my old boat with the uneven cabin sole) to cut the head compartment as a separate piece.
For those with a traditional interior and that uneven floor, the carpet does settle down and assumes the floor's shape.
With the hard wear that the boat gets from very frequent use, I replace the carpet every 12 - 18 months.

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 03/16/2008 : 19:50:52

I gave up on boat carpets. Just too hard to keep carpets clean around Folsom Lake, where the air is always dusty in summer from all the construction sites in the area. Then, in the winter, the dirt in the carpet supports mildew growth.

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 03/17/2008 : 12:20:03

It must have been that Poseidon knew I had read this thread and wanted to replace the cabin carpet. So he provided several cream-colored remnants, conveniently rolled up right in the marina dumpster a few weeks ago. Cut a new carpet like Derek. Thanks, god of the sea!

Edited by - JohnP on 03/17/2008 12:21:42

aeckhart
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Response Posted - 03/19/2008 : 10:55:52

I'm still using the Catalina carpet that came with the boat 19 years ago. It was secured to the cabin deck with self adhesive velcro squares in the corners.

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 03/21/2008 : 15:31:47

I got my carpet from a janitorial supply company. It has a great rubber backing too. (They are usually used as an entryway mat for businesses--but they also work great in the boat.) The nice thing is that it doesn't move and rolls up to clean it. It was cheap $60, and I got the exact color I wanted. I could have done a custom logo carpet too but that was $240 for the same size carpet.

http://www.eclipsefilms.com/saloon.jpg

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 03/21/2008 : 16:34:41

That looks nice, maybe I will see if I can get that type around here. The two main things I am looking for is it to conform to the shape of the deck, and to not slide.

Edited by - cat1951 on 03/21/2008 16:35:49

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