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cclark
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Initially Posted - 05/14/2003 : 16:08:53

List,
My boat doesn't have carpeting currently. I am looking at installing some in the next week or two. Does anyone have recommendations for this project?
Thanks,
Chris

"Ora Serrata" '83 SK/TR

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 : 16:12:40

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List,
My boat doesn't have carpeting currently. I am looking at installing some in the next week or two. Does anyone have recommendations for this project?
Thanks,
Chris

"Ora Serrata" '83 SK/TR
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By cheap and plan to replace...the marine environment can reak havoc on a carpet.

D. Wolff - "The Flying Wasp" #401 sr/sk
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77Gypsy
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 : 16:32:20

i actually just replaced mine. i bought a piece from Home Depot and cut it to fit correctly. i do not reccommend using any kind of sticky material to keep it in place because you need access to those two floor boards for the bilge. i will measure mine tonight and will post a diagram with dimentions.

Steve
78 C25 SR/FK - Gypsy

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 : 16:50:12

Hi Chris,

'Sorry, I don't know who gets the credit for this, but someone was kind enough to measure and diagram the whole thing for a traditional interior. Here it is:

<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3db35b3127cce887120c150500000001610" border=0>

The Shutterfly photo is a little smaller than the original. If anyone is having a hard time reading the numbers, give me your email address and I'll send you the original .jpg file ... it is a little larger and easier to read.

BTW, as the note says on the bottom of the drawing, the measurements are the BACK side of the carpet. Also, even though this is for a traditional interior, you can figure out the measurements for an L-dinette or regular dinette without too much trouble.

Again, I wish I knew who should get the credit for all the work, but I'm drawing a blank.

Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 : 18:47:10

Last week I replaced my carpeting, but fortunately I had the old carpet to use as a template. If I didn't have this template, I would probably make one using the template paper that is used for cutting vinyl flooring. Cut the template to fit the space, then transfer it to the new carpeting. You can then keep the template for future use, or just use the old carpeting for a template.

The reason I replaced my carpeting was that I had a minor flood and the carpeting was a wet, stinking mess. Instead of cleaning it, I simply bought $30.00 worth of outdoor carpeting and installed it. No muss, no fuss!

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>Don Lucier<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>
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Response Posted - 05/15/2003 : 08:53:34

I replace my carpet almost every year - it gets LOTS of wear! I go to the carpet remnant place and buy a piece 12' x 4'6" and use the old carpet as a template. Costs me $10 - $15 and about an hour's non-sailing time...<img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>
Derek

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dock
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Response Posted - 05/15/2003 : 11:19:28

I replaced mine yesterday. I went to Home Depot and spent about $50.00. I got the gray indoor/outdoor with a soft backing.

"ParaDocks"

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 05/15/2003 : 11:38:14

I, like Derek, replace mine quite often (almost easier than vacuuming). I try to get a bigger remnant for the same price, thus getting two or more pieces out of it.

A cheap and easy way of control unravelling problems around the cut edges -- turn it over on concrete/pavement and slightly singe the bottom edge with a small propane torch.

RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 05/15/2003 : 11:51:46

Buzz that was mine:
DONT forget the dimentions are the back of the carpet. It would look realy funy if you cut it out wrong.

Doug&Ruth
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Tacoma Wa.

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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 05/15/2003 : 22:12:52

When I bought my boat it had carpeting in it that fit well.
Btu it was not very clean and looked on the dark side.
I took the carpet out and the interior brightened up considerably and looked "new" inside.
So, I ask ... why would you want to put carpeting inside?
Is it cold on your bare feet?
I guess it's just personal preference.
Is it appearance?
What color do you want to use?
what color do others have?

Cap'n Dave
Sailing The Blues
1986 C25 sr/sk #5413

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cclark
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Response Posted - 05/16/2003 : 13:31:37

Thanks for all the responses.
I had planned on cheap and replacing. Given that I plan on replacing the carpet on a yearly basis, is it imperative that I get indoor/outdoor carpeting, or would any remnant work okay? If it make any difference, my boat stays in the water year round.
If someone has a better/bigger file of the carpet size I would appreciate it. ( eyedoc@sportsvision.us )
I want to put the carpet in to keep my rugrat from slipping around on the sole.
Chris

"Ora Serrata" '83 SK/TR #3749

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Response Posted - 05/17/2003 : 11:37:31

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> What color do you want to use?<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

I like white berber (often close to the color of the floor underneath it). Really brightens things up inside and looks good against the interior wood. Clearly, the downside is it shows dirt faster.

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>is it imperative that I get indoor/outdoor carpeting, or would any remnant work okay? <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

I've always used remnants and had no problems.

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RichardG 81 C25 SR/FK "Sanity"

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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 05/17/2003 : 19:03:24

A pro carpet lady told me that any man-made fiber, preferably acrylic, would work fine. She also said to use a hot glue gun on the edges after cutting, said they do it all the time and it works fine, ron srsk Orion SW FL

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deastburn
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 18:09:22

I just bought new carpeting at Lowe's. Indoor/outdoor with rubber backing (non-skid). I replace every two years. I use the old carpet as a template.

I also add at each outside corner a "snap stud", which has a screw-in part which is screwed into the floor and the snap part which fits on the carpet, using a grommet tool to fit it. Keeps everything snug and tight in place. My wife may go careening across the cabin on a reach, but the carpet stays in place...

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