Boat Carpet Project

[bwillaub]

I decided to use this non-fishing time in a more constructive way. I'm stripping the carpet out of my tub. It's a lot more work than I thought it would be. Wish I had known that the boat would have to be disassembled to do the job. Now this weather will keep me away from the job for a few days. Oh well. Here are a couple of pics of my progress or lack of..................


Deck is removed and carpet is stripped.



Left side rod box is removed and stripped.

[jackb]

Heck of a project there Bob, good luck and keep us posted on the progress.

[Speck]

Dang Bob, that's going to be a heck of a job!!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[mduncan62]

Looks like a good time for a deck extension also, since you have it all ripped out. I'd trade you jobs, sanding down trailers and prepping for paint is a PITA.

[beagle man]

nice job there bob. looks like it wont be long, bet it will look great when it is all done, keep us posted please

[mduncan62]

There are supposed to be some alternative products coming out shortly to replace carpet. I'm keeping an eye on it at BBC. I'd love to see something padded and closed cell. Would be great to be able to hose the boat out, or be in the rain and not have to worry about mold, etc.

[gabowman]

Sounds like a big job having to disassemble the inside, but by doing it right I know it'll look good. Post some pictures of the finished product.

[FROSTY]

I hear a fellow named Rugs is real good at installing boat carpet and dosen't charge an arm and a leg.

[Hookin'&Cookin']

Did mine last year, used 5/16 close cell polly underneath,can't believe how much of a difference it will make might allso think about adding seat bases side by side up frount, just my thoughts Bob I'm sure what ever you do it will look great

[bwillaub]

Looks like a good time for a deck extension also, since you have it all ripped out. I'd trade you jobs, sanding down trailers and prepping for paint is a PITA.

Im mulling over the deck extension already, dunc.

nice job there bob. looks like it wont be long, bet it will look great when it is all done, keep us posted please

I will be posting pics along with progress report as requested.

I hear a fellow named Rugs is real good at installing boat carpet and dosen't charge an arm and a leg.

I already gave Mr. Carpet a "heads up".

Did mine last year, used 5/16 close cell polly underneath,can't believe how much of a difference it will make might allso think about adding seat bases side by side up frount, just my thoughts Bob I'm sure what ever you do it will look great

No more seat bases up front. I don't like being that close to the riff raff I hang around with!