Need advice on tarting up boat

[Deleted User YDKXO]

We are close to buying another boat, a Ferretti 630 which is currently lying in Italy and being sold by the San Lorenzo yard who have taken it in p/x for a new boat. In a lot of respects we love the boat but the interior is a bit bland and minimalist. Also the previous owner has fitted what is described as lime washed oak flooring throughout the boat which he obviously thought was chic but we don't and apart from that, it hasn't been well fitted either. The obvious answer would be to refit the original Ferretti carpets but apparently, the previous owned threw them away. Dumb or what. Anyway, San Lorenzo have agreed to fit carpets of our choice in the sleeping cabins foc and have also agreed an unspecified allowance for soft furnishings in the saloon. The obvious choice would be to put carpet in the saloon but I don't like carpet in saloons because it gets dirty too easily and I get sense of humour failure if a child even thinks about spilling coca cola on it or something.
So I need advice. Could the existing flooring be re-stained and how? Apparently it would be difficult to remove because it might damage other woodwork. What other floor coverings could we consider other than carpet? What other soft furnishings should we think about to jazz the saloon up a bit? An ancillary problem is that my SWMBO has recently incapacitated herself so will be unable to make the trip to Italy in the next few weeks and it will be yours truly talking to some gay Italian designer at San Lorenzo about what soft furnishings we want. Engines and bow thrusters I can talk about but scatter cushions, poofs and Roman blinds are way outside my sphere of knowledge.

Anyway here is the front of the saloon

And here is the back (galley on port side)

 

[CX54WEK]

I quite like it as it is.

Perhaps change the blinds and add some scatter cushions.

 

[npf1]

Why not 'live' with the floor for a year to two to see if it grows on you? And/or just get a couple of rugs.

Another thought, some of the rubber flooring options available these days looks v.nice and would be practical.

 

[vas]

not going too well is it mike?

I'm unfortunately going to agree that I like it
You can definitely lightly sand and stain the floor to your desire. It's not one of these fancy beveled jobs is it?

I'd probably find a few pieces I really love and add them in making them stand out of the rest of the as you say flat interior.

Looks very nice, well done!

cheers

V.

 

[Nigelpickin]

If its lime washed it is probably sealed as well Mike, so don't put any other treatments on as the wood wont take it....it will need to be sanded back and then treated as your taste allows...teak oil would look nice, its hard to tell from the pictures but I guess the lime wash is looking a little blue/grey which I am not keen on...

if you can find a piece that you can sand and then experiment on, that would be a good plan, teak oil will let you bring the colour up gradually on each application so you can get the finish just right...then get on Kelly Hoppen's website for some inspiration regarding what's in vogue...

Lovely looking boat but where are the rest of the pictures!!!!

 

[MapisM]

I'm unfortunately going to agree that I like it

+2.
TBH, aside from the floor, I wouldn't touch one thing also of the rest - scatter cushions (lack of, that is) included.
After all, if the previous owner has moved to a new SL, he/she is obviously a person of discerning tastes....

PS: great boat indeed the F630, congrats.

PPS: coming to think of it, there is one thing I would consider changing. Or better said, adding: a stair handrail.
Looking at the pics, I would think that it should be possible to fit a vertical s/steel pole above the shelf, just in front of the pointy bit of the third step.
'Dunno where it could be attached above, but it shouldn't be a big deal.
Not that the stair isn't nice without any rails (as you'd expect from the builder... ), but I'd rather have something to grab.

 

[Jurgen]

I liked it, leave as is and see if you get used to it

 

[Whitelighter]

Maybe speak to these guys

http://www.yachtid.nl/en/about-us

Very impressive display at boot. They can do floors, walls ... Everything.

 

[LionsDen]

Hi Mike,

Great looking boat - Scatter Cushions etc seems to be the way to go.
Regarding the existing wooden floor you will need to either sand and refinish this as stated above - nice messy job btw or you can go for a vinyl floor finish overlay direct stick onto an everlay underlay so this is easily removable at a later date without damaging the existing floor finishes.
Karndean - Polyflor amongst others supply good products to the trade.

If you require any assistance I can bring one of my guys out to Italy and I will personally supervise the project - Just make sure you got plenty of Peroni on board :encouragement:

 

[beltsandbraces]

i thought it was just our wives that talk about scatter cushions

 

[Nick_H]

If that's your lilac coat on the sofa in the first picture Mike, then don't worry, you'll get on fine with the gay Italian designer

You can get wood effect vinyl floorboards that click together like wood or laminate flooring, but are only 2-3 mm thick, and will be super resilient. Even the one's I saw in Wickes looked pretty good, though you'd onviously want to find the best ones available

 

[John100156]

Yep, I like it too Mike just as it is.

Wait until the kids wreck it first before deciding to change it and buy some other goodies instead. At least that way when the kids first attack the boat and spill their coke, at least they will not be ruining a brand new finish!

Daughter and SWMBO first day on my new Targa 34 with cream nice new carpet in the saloon, full bottle of red wine, say no more.....

 

[Bertramdriver]

If you're med based then forget about carpets, they collect sand and beer stains like...... Also forget about a dark floor. Once the sun shines through your lights dark floors hold heat like radiators and quickly fade. If the lime is too light then sand off the existing coating and LIGHTLY stain and seal to taste. Teak or aged oak seem to work best.
Otherwise, a smart boat, lucky blighter.

 

[Firefly625]

Mike,

I'm trying to be helpful here, and i think you will agree i'm thinking out the box...



..with all that space how-about a real simple solution, does a few things, jazz's up the interior, provides hours of fun for all the family and will be an easy install!

Stick on hopscotch!

 

[MedDreamer]

Wow Mike, I'd be happy to keep it as it is. Congratulations it looks fantastic, if you keep going up the Ferretti range it won't be long become you're telling us about your custom build

 

[kashurst]

I like it, it makes the inside really bright and airy - leave it alone and maybe get a rug and some dreaded cushions.

 

[chaldon3]

thats not a boat its a floating hotel. great pics its lovely.

 

[BarryH]

So the interior designers pulled out the Ikea book for inspiration then? Nothing there really catches they eye, don't know if thats a good thing or a bad thing. At least you can change the look by adding to it rather than ripping it all out and starting again.

 

[Spi D]

Been trying really hard for several seconds...

Can't find anything to dislike..

 

[davids0865]

Mike, Firstly congrats on a great looking purchase, she looks fab. On the subect of the floor, you need to establish first if it's solid oak, engineered oak or laminate, the first is unlikely as it's usually 18-22mm thick, it can be sanded and refinished, but this would be a strange choice for a boat, the second is a 3-4mm veneer on a stable substrate and is able to be sanded but only once or twice, the third possibility is not sandable in any way. Good luck and remember the £250 buys a couple of very nice rugs.