Headlining Replacement - How Much?

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I'm considering having a look at a Westerly that is suffering from the dreaded droop (headlining, that is). I've seen lots of discussions both here and on the Westerly Owners' site, but the recommendations are all for DIY replacement, which doesn't suit my lack of craft skills. As the boat's a long way away, I'd like to be aware of typical costs for professionally replacing the headlining. Any suggestions/experience of this job on a 37-footer? I know that the forecabin definitely needs done, as the current owner has ripped the existing lining out. The rest of the boat doesn't seem too bad at the moment (from the photos), but will probably need done in the next couple of years, so I'd like to factor that into my cost calculations.

Thanks for any help.
 
Your biggest problem is more likely to be, who will do it in that region, as I think most of the people who advertise as doing this, live in the solent. I had felt backed carpet fitted to my boat, and got a normal carpet fitter to do it.
 
i had a look at one in sea ventures, it was in my opinion horrible, not only had he ripped half the lining down but the orange upholstery was in horrible condition! i drove from north wales to the hamble to look at it, my wife didnt even go inside it to look!!
stu
 
We had the headlining rpelaced on our 38 footer (well 3/4 of it) in 2005 it cost about £2k from memory. Very professional job by a guy who used to work for Rival Bowman.
 
I have a centaur and the chap before me in order to sell it had the lining replaced with a fawn carpet. As far as I am concerned its great i have had the boat 3 years no sign of any problems all you need is a good carpet fitter and quality carpet.
 
£1400 at a Hamble boatyard for the saloon of a Nic 35. Seemed quite steep to me, but we are pleased with the result: 3mm ply sheets with visible screws, replicating the layout of the original stretched vinyl. Some of the grounds had to be re-shaped, holes cut for vents etc. Now I have the patterns, I could do the job myself, of course. Farrow and Ball flat white is a good paint.
 
Thanks very much for the responses, folks. Compared to the value of the boat, it's not a deal-breaker, but it's better to know roughly how much I need to be thinking about.
 
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