Carpet install choices

[Blown496]

Does the new carpet in a 20’ bow rider go in as one full piece or sections? Are the sides of the hull separate pieces? My lake ready rotten boat had been re-decked with no fiberglass and hacked stringers then carpet glued on raw plywood. All the carpet came off in pieces. Now that this boat is brand new from hull to deck I want to keep it that way. Thinking of Velcro for the new carpet if it will hold.

 

[harringtondav]

My 17' Larson bowrider looked just like yours this past spring. I replaced only the floor carpet since the side carpet was good, and I didn't want the trouble of tearing it out. Same for the bulkhead carpet. The seam was hidden by an upholstered stow barrier. The original boat was carpeted from gunwale to gunwale with a single piece. Bulkhead separate pieces. My storage locker and gas tank access are separate pieces, like yours. Since you need new side wall carpet, the choice of a single piece is yours. If you can hide the seam with trim like mine, separate wall pieces would be easier. Fitting and forming a full width piece is a bear.

I recommend full, notched trowel adhesive everywhere. Carpet wants to expand an shift over time with humidity and use. Velcro or spot adhesive could result in loose bubbles and ridges.

I had good luck with Sparta Carpets. They have high quality boat carpet at good prices. http://www.spartacarpets.com/

 

[harringtondav]

PS: The floor access panels will require larger pieces than the opening cut out scrap. And your cut outs must be small enough to provide wrap under the floor. At least two inches on length and width for the cut outs, and the new cover pieces for wrap under the hatches. So don't short yourself when you order.

 

[Blown496]

Thanks for the info I thought about snap in carpet but don't want to drill holes in the deck. I do have all the bulkhead pieces for templates so that should work out.