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dock
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Initially Posted - 03/29/2003 : 11:49:43

My carpet is worn out on my 1990 25'. I didn't see anything in Catalina Direct. Any suggestions on what or where to look for carpet? The edges are all stiched. Is that a big deal?

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/29/2003 : 12:01:53

"The edges are all stiched. Is that a big deal?"

I guess it depends on how fancy you want to get. Mine has ordinary carpet trimmed to fit. It has been in there for quite awhile and doesn't seem to be unravelling to any great extent. I think most Marine and Indoor-outdoor carpet is pretty trimmable and will stay together.

You'll need a good pair of shears or cut the carpet from the backside using a utility knive and a block of wood for backing.

-- CB

Currently maintaining two holes in the water...'77 Venture 23 and new to the family,
'78 Catalina 25

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Doug
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Response Posted - 03/29/2003 : 13:52:00

Just go and buy some scraps from a carpet store and cut to fit. It's so cheap that you can throw it out and replace it when the jar of salsa gets smashed into it or one of the kids steps on their tube of purple sun screen. Most carpets are nylon or poly based, so a little water is no big deal. Just be carefull if it has a really stiff backing. The backing can scratch fiberglass or teak. We also have a mat of that non stick matting underneath it. Last year's carpet was a dark blue tweed. This Summer Noeta will be sporting a bright blue frizze (SP?) carpet.

Doug - #1913 Noeta

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 03/29/2003 : 20:44:32

I cut mine out with utility scissors, using the old one as a template, and use a cheap propane blow torch to slightly singe the edges from the backside to clean them up.

I've been getting carpet remnants from a carpet wholesaler who seems motivated to get rid of their remnants, thus are quite happy to accept my ten bucks each time. I change mine about once a year...almost easier than vacuuming<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>.

I like the look of white berber against all the interior wood. As you can expect, it's easily dirtied (especially with two kids), but I'm a sucker for nice white carpeting.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Ellis Bloomfield
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Response Posted - 03/29/2003 : 20:48:09

Also make sure the carpet is fastened down with velcro or some such thing. If you get into interesting sailing you don't want the carpet to slide. I usually leave mine out at least when I'm sailing.

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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 01:52:39

My carpet is essentially wall-to-wall, and cut closely around the tight corners of stairs, bulkhead, v-berth, etc., so it basically stays put in all conditions without snaps, velcro, etc. (although I haven't sustained a knockdown).

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/30/2003 : 21:51:00

When I bought Adventurous this past winter, it came with a fitted carpet, stitch along all the edges. It fits really nicely, and doesn't slip at all. It is, however, a bit dingy and stained. The Admiral and I took it off the boat for the winter and used our steam cleaner on it, with modest results. I think when the boat units are a bit less elusive I will take it to a carpet place and see if they can make me another one using the old one as a template.

Has anyone done this? Any idea what it might cost?

Thanks,

Ben
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 03/31/2003 : 00:22:07

I bought new carpet (it doesn't really cost much at the discount places for as little as it takes to do the boat) for $30 or so, used the old carpet as a template. I used orange spray paint in the cans that allow you to use a fine or wide spray (I used the fine) and laid the new carpet upsidedown with the old on top, sprayed around the edges, used a carpet (hook) knife to cut out, sharp scissors to trim, then sent it off be be bound (the most expensive part, but well worth it, usually about $2 a foot!) I bought enough carpet to do the ex-aft berth that's now used for storage, an entry mat at the bottom of the stairs and enought left over to do the main salon to vberth again, spending less than $100. It's important to buy olefin type or nylon type of fiber. I scotchgard'ed it right off the bat and do so again each season. I also fabreeze it from time to time. So far it's done extremely well, is stain resitant (so far), is a subdued color with small threads of about six other colors in it so it will match anything, and it is not snapped or velcoed at all and has NEVER slipped. I love it, but it really depends on how you use your boat, kids, messy friends, etc. whether you want to spend a boat unit on it. I think it updated my boat to look 10years newer! I think you can see a pic in the boat's webpage at http://www.proxycreative.com/luckystar.html<br>
Good luck!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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John Bixby
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Response Posted - 04/02/2003 : 18:45:37

THE LOCAL RAG HOUSES IN HOUSTON CHARGE A MINIMUM OF 2.50 PER FOOT TO PUT A SEWN EDGE ON CARPET AND USUALLY A 200. MINIMUM. ALSO FOR CLEANING THE CAR WASH IS USUALLY A GOOD BET.
JOHN ON MS ACHSA

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