Cabin recarpeting

larsoslo

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Jan 1, 2014
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Oslo, Norway
Boat Info
270 Sundancer 2000
Engines
383 Merc Stroker 6.2 w/Bravo III
I am considering recarpeting the cabin in my '99 270 Sundancer DA. Does anyone have the measurements for the carpets and suggestions about what type to get? I was thinking of using velcro attachments in the "walking area" to be able to replace this with time, but leave the rest glued on as normal. Anyone attempted this project? I know it's labor intensive, but I have no idea how many hours I should expect to be using?
 
I am considering recarpeting the cabin in my '99 270 Sundancer DA. Does anyone have the measurements for the carpets and suggestions about what type to get? I was thinking of using velcro attachments in the "walking area" to be able to replace this with time, but leave the rest glued on as normal. Anyone attempted this project? I know it's labor intensive, but I have no idea how many hours I should expect to be using?[/QUOTE

I don't think patterns are available for the carpets in the cabins although for I may be wrong. Having done some carpeting work I would think you could remove the old carpet carefully and use each piece as a pattern. Cutting some types of carpet is not so easy. You may want to bring it to a good carpet guy to cut the patterns then just re glue.
Time wise, who knows? As you say it's labor intensive but well worth it in the end.
Good luck
 
That carpet will probably come out in little pieces ( Sea Ray uses lots of glue). When you get it all removed, use 6 mil plastic to make a template for your new carpet.
 
That carpet will probably come out in little pieces ( Sea Ray uses lots of glue).

Just choked on my mac'n'cheese!!! Lots of glue is an understatement.

Your boat is a lot newer than mine so YMMV. My deck hatches were wrapped around the edges. It is what causes them to sit tight in the deck. depending on how your stairs are mounted, they may be a tough go.

The template idea is great as no two boats are the exact same... even production boats.

The floor itself won't be bad, however, it appears the interior is built from the keel up: ie. deck, carpet, galley and couches in that order.... That was my experience. Something to consider when you tackle it.
 
I'm getting the feeling that ripping out the carpet on the cabin floor, replacing that with wood, and leaving the rest as is might save me a lot of headache. I don't want to be halfways into this and start regretting..


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