Cabin lining for warmth

[Cheeky Girl]

Hi
We have a lovely big forward cabin but just now it’s freezing inside.

Is there anything I can line the cabin sides with to retain warmth?

I assum it will need to stick to the sides but not be affected by condensation.

Thanks for any advices
Graham

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Use a proprietary insulation material as thick as you can stand the loss of volume then cover in wooden slats (teak or mahogany or what suits your boat) Then you have to deal with the condensation issues under the mattress and in the lockers below.
Ask me how I know about this

 

[WoodyP]

I fitted hot air heating.

 

[coopec]

Have you considered Foam Board Insulation? (There are many different brands)

Insulation Boards | Foam Board Insulation | Pricewise Insulation

 

[earlybird]

Or a double sleeping bag is even better.

 

[Wansworth]

Or sleep with a friend

 

[V1701]

Insulation is a tricky subject - air gaps between insulation material and hull would make it advisable to have some sort of vapour barrier to prevent condensation building up between the insulation material and hull. This is more of an issue with steel boats for obvious reasons, fibreglass hull it's not going to do much harm to the hull itself, especially so if any condensation has got somewhere to go (i.e. would end up in the bilge). I have used self adhesive closed cell foam to reasonable effect, it's not the easiest material to work with but with a bit of practise can be applied neatly - cut to size, peel away a small amount of backing from one edge, apply that edge then peel away as you go, usually ending up with the final edge to trim because the stuff stretches a bit as you apply it...

 

[[70521]]

I have been using this

ComFy Mat

 

[ChromeDome]

From source is the warmth you want to keep in coming?

Mainly a problem when shore power available?

I fitted a nice ADAX heating panel (black glass). Completely silent, wifi feature too

 

[onesea]

I have been using this

ComFy Mat

Have you found any in lighter colours, rather than just primary colours?

 

[Bodach na mara]

Re post by V1701, a vapour barrier is always used on the WARMER side of the insulation. The function of the barrier is to prevent water vapour from diffusing into the insulation and condensing within it.

 

[waynes world]

IMO unless you do a proper job with decent insulation then no point really. I would just line it with 4 way stretch and fit a diesel heater. cheap to buy, easy to fit and small and cheap to run.

 

[Clunk]

Then you have to deal with the condensation issues under the mattress and in the lockers below.
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Did you manage to sort that issue? It plagued me through the colder months, I used some anti condensation underlay but it's made very little difference.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Did you manage to sort that issue? It plagued me through the colder months, I used some anti condensation underlay but it's made very little difference.

The best result I had was to get some sprung IKEA bed slats cut down to fit the V berth and a few holes in the underneath locker lids, it kept the mattress dry at least. I never got around to insulating the lockers.

 

[ChromeDome]

Did you manage to sort that issue? It plagued me through the colder months, I used some anti condensation underlay but it's made very little difference.

DryMesh does it.

 

[[70521]]

Have you found any in lighter colours, rather than just primary colours?

I am covering mine with a van lining material. I've used black as I want to exclude sunlight through the hull to get some sleep.

 

[Clunk]

DryMesh does it.

Yeah, I've used that but the bottom of the sheet where the v berth is narrowest still get wet on the corners. I've had a made to measure sheet made, but not used it yet, hoping that doesn't wick the moisture.

 

[WindyWindyWindy]

I always liked the look of the sleigh in Barbarella...

 

[Dellquay13]

The previous owner of my boat covered the discoloured velour coachroof in the saloon and forepeak with silver bubble wrap, stuck up with no more nails.

I’ve always called it the Barbarella effect.

I’ve no idea how to get rid of it, when I pulled a bit down I found the thick snail trails of adhesive really difficult to get off the coachroof, so I stuck the silver stuff back up with spray adhesive until I figure out what to do.
On the plus side, it does make a little bit of 12v light go a long way, being inside a vaguely reflective tunnel

 

[Refueler]

This subject gets a regular showing - What headlining to use ? Foam Backed Vinyl failed etc.

I have been pleasantly surprised by the Van Lining I replaced my fore cabins Foam Backed Vinyl with ... the fore-cabin feels better ... less humid, and maybe a bit warmer. I suppose its human nature coming in as we want what we do to improve things.
I did consider thin wall insulation '3mm Depron' as water does not affect it ... can be eased to shapes / curves ..... before applying the Van Lining - but in the end decided not. I'm glad I did as the lining appears to be fine on its own.
Application was far simpler than I imagined. I had watched YT and read all sorts about getting surface clear of old glue and the problems of dust etc. I had vacuum cleaner running while pulling down old Vinyl ... I knocked of hgh spot / lumps of glue and just generally gave a good stiff brush job to remove any loose crap. Applied spray adhesive to lining ... having used the old vinyl as template ... lifted and smoothed into place. I actually had to pull it away and adjust position a couple of times ... no problem ... once positioned - gave a good smooth pressing all over ....

I would love to be able to line and fit panels as some do ... but I am well aware that my attempts would never look as good as many we see on forums ...