Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20'MA
 

I have 1984 20' Master Angler and have taken the factory carpet off the hull under the gunwale rod rack area. What are people doing to finish that hull area. I see some finished boats that appear to have a nice smooth finish to that area. Are they using skin material and gluing?

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20'MA
 

for my undergunnel rod racks in my seafari i gelcoated the fiberglass (did not waste my time sanding perfect) and added green and yellow splatters (yellow hull/green bottom), i think i looks good and doesnt require a tremendous about of finish work, its one idea...

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

what I did on the redo of my 1978 MA was to mold some fiberglass skins with a gelcoat finish, using the outside of the boat to get the right angles, then I secured them in place using mat and resin.

here is are some pics to give you some idea



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Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

I would just put some carpet back in - the other options seem alot of work - maybe you could figure out another major project :D

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

yes, that will be a option too.....and much cheaper ;)

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

I like my black carpet adds a tad of color to the boat mostly

sure wish I could get somebody with a MA to trace those rod holders on a piece of paper though :D

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

i used the old carpet to trace the pattern for the mold.

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

How about gluing a piece of formica in there. Cheap and easy. Holds up well and easy to clean. Comes in any color you want.

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

How about cutom seadek panels with the seacraft name cutout

Re: Finishing the inside of gunwale rod racks-- 20
 

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...tt2/SC62-1.jpgClean all the glue off from the carpet with wire wheel and then paint it. Primer will fill in a lot of imperfections. When you are done, you have a slight texture of the original woven roven pattern shining through. It is easy and I think looks great.