300 DB interior restoration

[AKBASSKING]

While I am tearing into the bridge control console the admiral is getting the interior ship shape. I had finished the water system and the galley so now it is her turn. She has been busy sanding and finishing the teak. She likes the "glossy" look. We will have to replace the mirrors on the wardrobe as they are in bad shape.

When we bought the boat, all the hatches leaked badly and the "monkey carpet" headline was molded and nasty. We removed all of that from the the v-berth and along the sides in the cabin. The admiral ordered some foam backed headliner to replace the carpet. Waiting for that in the mail.

I also had to replace the bulkhead between the rode locker and the v-berth. I chose 3/4 inch starboard. We decided that because we are going to use this boat in Alaska and 600' of rode will not fit in the locker, I did not cut the original access hole to the locker from the v-berth.

Here are a few pics to get started.

 

[douglee25]

Looks good!

Doug

 

[Spookeay]

Looking nice. I did the same in my cabin.
Just make sure she doesn't polyurethane any thing that will get constant and direct sunlight, keep those areas of wood oiled.

But, way to go!

 

[Pietro]

Good luck with your project!!! :thumbsup:
It’s good to see another well cared classic SR and you are lucky for being able to have the time (and the admiral) to do it yourself!!
I hope of being able to show my new interior very soon....

 

[AKBASSKING]

Looking nice. I did the same in my cabin.
Just make sure she doesn't polyurethane any thing that will get constant and direct sunlight, keep those areas of wood oiled.

But, way to go!

Thanks Spook.

I see your countertop looks like mine.....screw gun and lots of hardware. I will pass the message on.

 

[AKBASSKING]

Good luck with your project!!! :thumbsup:
It’s good to see another well cared classic SR and you are lucky for being able to have the time (and the admiral) to do it yourself!!
I hope of being able to show my new interior very soon....

Hey Pietro, I do love this boat. We can't afford having someone do the work for us, so we pool our skills together and figure it out. When we don't have the knowlege, we ask and learn.

Yeah, the admiral is looking at your project and has given her some ideas...... for me to honey-do!:lol::smt043

 

[AKBASSKING]

We got our headliner. The Admiral finished the cabin door and started to tape up the windows. She unrolled the liner and it was a mess. There was a sign with our information on it with a magic marker. It bled through onto the fabric. There was also a black line across it. So we called the company and they immediately sent out another roll, while they paid to have the one we got shipped back. So we have to wait until we get the new roll.:smt009

 

[AKBASSKING]

More pics

 

[AKBASSKING]

The admiral started to work on the head liner in the V-berth. What a pain in the a$$. We got it stuck up and she started to work it around the corners. She got a little frustrated because she had some problems keeping creases out of it. She is doing a great job. Even if it does have a few mistakes, it will still be great! She is now working on trimming it up.

She also put the head liner behind the sofa and I finished installing that assembly and hung the panel. Still need to get the cushions re-upholstered but it is all coming together finally.

Dang after looking at that back panel I may need to re-do it! It really doesn't look as bad as it does in the picture....:smt009

Now if I can only get all the gages on the bridge working…..

 

[AKBASSKING]

More pictures................

 

[AKBASSKING]

More...........

 

[douglee25]

What kind of glue are you using to secure the headliner?

Doug

 

[tsquared1965]

Looks great Seeing your progress gives me hope for my project. Its amazing to see your results keep up the great work:smt038

 

[AKBASSKING]

What kind of glue are you using to secure the headliner?

Doug

3M spray adhesive which the manufacture recommends. When spraying we use respirators.

 

[AKBASSKING]

Looks great Seeing your progress gives me hope for my project. Its amazing to see your results keep up the great work:smt038

Thanks. All it takes is time and lots of money. The roll of head liner came from Defender and was $400.00. We have a lot of more work to do to smooth out the wrinkles and trim it up.

The install isn't perfect, as we are not professionals but it is good enough for us. It sure does dead'in the sound in the v-berth.

 

[douglee25]

I was hoping you would not say that. For applications like you're doing, I would recommend Weldwood Landau HHR Contact Cement. It has far greater adhesion vs. 3M spray can products and resists sagging due to high humidty.

Doug

 

[AKBASSKING]

I was hoping you would not say that. For applications like you're doing, I would recommend Weldwood Landau HHR Contact Cement. It has far greater adhesion vs. 3M spray can products and resists sagging due to high humidty.

Doug

Probably would have worked better. With the 3M, once you stick it, it is stuck. No moving it.

At least we are not in a high humidity area....

 

[Dave S]

I like that headliner material. What is it and where did you get it?

Dave

 

[AKBASSKING]

I like that headliner material. What is it and where did you get it?

Dave

The Admiral got it from Defender Marine. She asked me if I had ever heard of it. I laughed and said all the time.

http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|5948|296197|309382&id=206609

 

[AKBASSKING]

I was hoping you would not say that. For applications like you're doing, I would recommend Weldwood Landau HHR Contact Cement. It has far greater adhesion vs. 3M spray can products and resists sagging due to high humidty.

Doug

Well, I will have to bow my head in shame. You were right. It didn't take long. We walked in to the tub last night and part of the liner was hanging off. We will be going down to get the contact cement. Where can you buy this stuff?