Fitted carpets in a boat

[agurney]

Flotex is the stuff .It is "everything-proof"
See: http://www.topfloorcarpets.co.uk/flooring-types/flotex

Flotex is generally very good, but the backing starts to harden and crack up after about four years on the boat. Admittedly I'm still using the offcuts from recarpeting the house a dozen years ago.

 

[Stork_III]

Any idea where we can get 316 studs? I have drawn a blank with carpet shops.

Here http://www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk/page29.html

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Here http://www.softbitsforsevens.co.uk/page29.html

Thanks. Am I being stupid? Can't see how those would fix to wood.

 

[Stork_III]

Thanks. Am I being stupid? Can't see how those would fix to wood.

Screw down through centre of stud, bit on bottom of three.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

Screw down through centre of stud, bit on bottom of three.

Duh! Thanks.

 

[pampas]

316 studs

from any decent spray hood/sail maker, should have a varied choice.

 

[Heckler]

To stop our Spaniel becoming a guided missile in a seaway, and to protect the cabin sole, we are planning to fit carpets this winter.

I have seen them and liked them on Hallbergs. Finished edges and press studs to hold them down.

Any Hallberg or other carpet owners out there?

I would appreciate advice on materials, do' and dont's, how best to secure etc.

Thanks.

Had them on both my Benes, the first came with them fitted, expensive Bene ones, no prob, dry boat, no smell. This one, swmbo cut templates and my mate John, a carpet wholesaler, cut some and edged them, again a dry boat, no smell, makes it nice and cosy. John posts on here occassionally johnbev i think he is.
Stu

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

I can now report that the job is done.

We chose to have them made by these guys.

They have done a fantastic job. Every one fits perfectly and they are beautifully edged. Highly recommended.

No commercial interest etc.etc......

 

[ribrage]

Ours are similar, but fitted to the edges all round in the main cabin, also fore and aft cabins, but not the heads. Our spaniel really enjoys and is most confident wandering around. Also great for him cleaning his eyes on in the morning and having a roll on his back!. We do have a zip-up terry towling to to let him dry off in if he is wet so keeping the carpet from getting damp. We also like the carpets and they stay in place even without studs around the edge.

A doggie straight jacket , excellent where do i get one ,the ginger destroyer can wear it 24/7

I have carpets down to protect the varnished wooden sole, no press studs just ordinary carpet cut to size then bound cost me around £30 to do it, i found the thicker carpet doesnt ruck up when heeled or slide around.

Plus it saves me varnishing the sole every year and sanding out scratch marks as the dog accelerates from 0 - 60 when spotting a sea gull on the deck of the yacht or spots a likely food source as another yacht rafts alongside .... (has to investigate)

 

[Deleted member 36384]

Never been a carpet fan, rapidly changing my mind though, great ideas here.

 

[Ex-SolentBoy]

A doggie straight jacket , excellent where do i get one ,the ginger destroyer can wear it 24/7

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000EDWHMW/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details