my carpet re-do

[lo n slo]

i usually dont start threads, and i certainly realize that this has been discussed on here before down through the years, but i wanted to share my experience with you guys. this project has already been completed and i did reference this site, along with others, to help me through. i own a 96 Javelin 367 with a 2000 Johnson 90 hp outboard that i purchased in 2012. the carpet really began to show some wear these last couple of years and i couldn’t stand it any longer. so i placed my order with bassboatseats.com, 20’ x 6’ of midnight star (gray) and two tubs of glue. i opted for the 20 oz carpet. cost me around $250 for everything. on 10/16 i removed all hatches from the boat, as well as, the deck carpet. i was able to use all the old carpet as templates for the new carpet. this was somewhat difficult in places but a 1” wood chisel allowed me to do a tedious salvage. once all the old carpet had been removed i flattened the pieces with some scrap mdf and 2x12 (stair stringer ends) to weigh them down. i will stop here for tonight but i will pick things back up tomorrow. here are a few demo pics.

[BassnChris]

I did this on my first boat.....and will do it on my current boat this winter or next.

 

Cool to see you have done it.....I look forward to the rest of the story.

[Further North]

I admire anyone who takes on that job...I do most of the work on my own boat, but that'll be one I have done if it ever needs it.

[DINK WHISPERER]

You my friend have patience. I started one years ago and ended up taking it to the upholstery shop and letting them finish it! 

[lo n slo]

i am fortunate to have workshop space in my basement. this is where most of the work took place, but not all. upon removing the hatches i realized that this boat had been recarpeted before. all the rivets had been knocked out and replaced with stainless hardware. score! i labeled each hatch (on the underside) along with their hinges before breaking everything down. small tic marks were present on each lid at the left end and right end screw hole locations. nice. i also drew an arrow pointing towards the bow. peeling and scraping more carpet, then it was time to clean each lid. i took this outside. the sturdy aluminum allowed me to break out my aggressive arsenal. i had read about acetone and camping fuel but opted for elbow grease. my Craftsman multi-tool came in handy as did the orbital sander (i sanded the boat decks as well). again, the 1” wood chisel did some good work on the inside lips and corners of the hatches. i bought a big pack of 40 grit disks for the sander. we aint playin!

[38 Super Fan]

I redid all the plywood and carpet in my Bass Tracker a few years ago, not something I'd want to do again. Good luck!

[flatcreek]

On November 5, 2017 at 9:46 PM, lo n slo said:

i usually dont start threads, and i certainly realize that this has been discussed on here before down through the years, but i wanted to share my experience with you guys. this project has already been completed and i did reference this site, along with others, to help me through. i own a 96 Javelin 367 with a 2000 Johnson 90 hp outboard that i purchased in 2012. the carpet really began to show some wear these last couple of years and i couldn’t stand it any longer. so i placed my order with bassboatseats.com, 20’ x 6’ of midnight star (gray) and two tubs of glue. i opted for the 20 oz carpet. cost me around $250 for everything. on 10/16 i removed all hatches from the boat, as well as, the deck carpet. i was able to use all the old carpet as templates for the new carpet. this was somewhat difficult in places but a 1” wood chisel allowed me to do a tedious salvage. once all the old carpet had been removed i flattened the pieces with some scrap mdf and 2x12 (stair stringer ends) to weigh them down. i will stop here for tonight but i will pick things back up tomorrow. here are a few demo pics.

Stripped my boat down 2 years ago, and used bass boat seat company you are using. 20 oz carpet and new seats.i'm real happy with the quality of their materials. Good luck and Semper Fi

[lo n slo]

next it was time to recarpet the hatches. with the carpet face down, both carpet and hatch arrows facing in the same direction and squared up, i traced each hatch with a marker, came off 2 1/2” (for wrapping over lid edge), and marked that on the carpet backing as well. i cut each piece, came off the inside corner mark 1/4”, and then cut out a small square at the very corner of each pice (sorry, no pics). i then applied the glue, to the hatch surface first, with a 3/8” nap paint roller (the small kind for trim paint). then applied glue to the outside/inside lid edge with a 1” chip brush and wrapped them one at a time. i used a variety of clamps and weights and a small vinyl floor roller to periodically work everything down. 24 hours, or so, later i reattached the hinges and latches. i used the tail of a small chainsaw file to twist/punch each screw hole thru the carpet. 

[J._Bricker]

Looking good! And as meticulous as you have been so far judging by the pictures and the narrative, I’ll speak for all of us and say can’t wait to see things progress, not to mention the finished product! Continued success with this project, JB 

[lo n slo]

moving on, time to install the EZ TROLL foot tray i got at TW. i chose EZ TROLL because it works with both Minn Kota and Motorguide. i had debated with myself about cutting a hole in my boat deck but finally decided to go for it. i was able to stick my arm part way inside the electrical access panel up front and even took a video surveillance with my iphone and the coast looked clear. the directions made it seem simple enough and i have the tools (multi-tool and jig saw) it took me around an hour and everything went well. not dealing with an already carpeted deck helped too, but it still made a fricken mess. i made sure to shop vac real good inside the boat hull afterward. if you ever decide to do this be sure to do your homework beforehand.

[corn-on-the-rob]

As someone who has never been on a boat with the recessed pedals, what are the benefits?

[Bucky205]

Looking good. We did the boards and large clamps all the way around the hatch. Did the metal paper clamps do ok?

[lo n slo]

1 hour ago, corn-on-the-rob said:

As someone who has never been on a boat with the recessed pedals, what are the benefits?

for me, i stand most of the time and it’s alot more comfortable, stable. my cousin has one in his boat and i really like it.

1 hour ago, Bucky205 said:

Looking good. We did the boards and large clamps all the way around the hatch. Did the metal paper clamps do ok?

yes, and talk about cheap, a box of 12 cost me a dollar and change at wally world. i picked up several of those. i did use wood and clamps on the two large hatches.

[lo n slo]

we had a little cold snap right around Halloween so i had to wait til it warmed back up to install the carpet in my boat. we’s be in the driveway for the duration of this one ☝️ i made a dry run with my cut pieces and put together a plan of attack....glue down one section each day beginning with the rear deck area.

 

[slonezp]

Looking good

[Fishing Rhino]

On ‎11‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 5:31 PM, corn-on-the-rob said:

As someone who has never been on a boat with the recessed pedals, what are the benefits?

Think about it for a minute.  Would you be comfortable standing with one foot about six inches higher than the other?

 

Standing on level ground is comfortable.  Standing on uneven ground not so comfortable.

 

 

[lo n slo]

so the very next day i was ready for the lower deck area. i was really stressing over this one. i think i spent three nights doing it in my sleep so on game day i had a plan. glue down the drivers side cockpit first, frog tape the remaining carpet up, and to the windshield, apply glue to the deck, then stick the rest. this way i’m not walking around on it. it went well. i was able get it down and roll it without stepping all over it til it cured. the next day was Friday and the front deck carpet went down without a hitch. Saturday i installed the hatches, EZ Troll tray, did some trimming, and a final vacuum. these pics loaded out of order, but that’s it guys. the end

[Fishing Rhino]

Kudos.  Nicely done.

[flatcreek]

All squared away with Midnight Star.Fine job

[12poundbass]

Awesome job sir!

[J._Bricker]

Looks like a very clean factory job! Congratulations lo n slo on a job well done

[tander]

Boat looks great!!!! Nice job.

[Al w.]

Excellent work. Projects like that make you proud. 

[Chance_Taker4]

Looks great. Fantastic work.

[BassNJake]

Awesome job and thanks for sharing the progress as it went.

 

I'll be due for new carpet in mine soon and I'm sure I'll come back to reference this.