Options for where the carpet was on the 20 MA
 

looking for affordible options on the area that the carpet was in the 20 MA.. or possible going back with the carpet.. thinking i can lay a layer of glass sand smooth then paint but not sure.. i searched but found limited entries on this... i know the fiaring compound in not cheap either ..

Putting the carpet back would be the easiest and cheapest way to go and probably look the best. Sanding and fairing will take lots of time and more $$ just to make it look half way good.

strick

i am leaning that way for the ease... have to get the wife involved on the color.... second option was rino line.. but it adds weight.. not sure how much though.. worried the carpert even on the sides will collect sand..

Forgot about Rhino Liner. I put Linex in my 20sf and really like it. I would not be to worried about the weight. It's not really all that much and my Linex is 1/8 inch thick all the way around. One thing about the carpet is that it's easy and you can do it your self in a couple hours.

strick

What is your e mail? I would go with needle punch carpet. I can have Shaw send you a sample.I can shoot pics of colors. Olefin fiber and shouldn`t mildew or mold. flexible and easy install w 3 m contact cement on both hull and carpet. Has good boaty colors too.

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Us

I would also like info on that sandman

send me the info also

Me too!

Sarasota Linex has been doing some sweet jobs on some really nice boats, check out the Conch they just did on Hull truth..

Yes they are, but boy, they sure are proud of the stuff.

http://www.caldwellcarpet.com/needlepunch-carpet.htm

Here is a link to the needle punch. Get the 3m contact cement spray bombs not the cheap stuff. Trust me on this. Soft Scape I and II are the Shaw products and this price is better than mine. If any want samples call me at work and I can have Shaw send samples for color selection. Don`t get the "marine" backing which is rubber and not friendly with gelcoat or paint. Get the unitary which bends easily and bonds well. It might also be a good choice for stabbin` cabins or floating botels.

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Your friendly neighborhood Sandman

Tanks for the replies all...
Strick, the rhino was generic term much like coke here... it will most likely be duraback or another home applied.. i have done this out here offshore to seal roofs on buildings that were leaking and unecinomical to repair.. the trick is the prep... wipe liberaly with xyxol..
Sandman, one of my close friends does appolstery and canvas about 6 houses down along with cabnitrey and any other thing you can make with your hands except mechanical repairs... he was steering me toward carpet at his cost... i will be picking up my starboard this week and he will be helping with the door replacement on the back of the console.. as well as the coushons for the bow.. and drop in bow deck extension for a bed / sun area under my dodger/tent arangement for camping in the fall and winter.. i have big dreams as my wife likes to tell me... lol
thanks again guys for the imput !!! i am very excited

Just out of curiosity, where was the carpet on the MA? The only carpet on mine was in the bow locker and I took it out (along with about 10lbs of sand).

Rusty - could you post up pics of your bow deck extension. I've been thinking about doing that and it would be great to see your approach. I'm thinking of making a frame out of Speed Rail so it assembles/disassembles quickly.

I would stick with the carpet, on mine it adds some color (black) and I will bet it knocks down some sound, always had mine. Sand is not an issue unless you walk in some very odd ways in the boat? Since mine was black the Cruise Director then color coded it with gray - boot stripe is a 3 color West Black and Gray - console seats have gray stripe and the new T Top is black.

Jondavies - Havent built the extension yet.. My engineer and i have been kicking around how to build it.. i want ultra light weight ( dont want the bow to get to heavy ) so leanig toward aluminum base with nidacore deck... have a long way to go before i am there though..

bringing this one back up..
Would the needle punch carpet work for bassboat decks as well.... have a basscat that is in the process as well and need to recarpet..
thanks for the linc also Sandman..

On deck extension, take a look at Speed Rail for the frame: http://www.hollaender.com/index.cfm?...D542E83A8C403F

3/4" aluminum tubing will more than sufficient for the application. It's great stuff and goes together/disassembles quickly -- the only tool you need is an allen wrench. Very affordable too.

I'm focused on getting my boat in the water but a drop-in deck extension will be one of the top items on my list for the summer. I'll post some pics when I get around to it.