Replacing cuddy cabin liner

Fishlips · 07-25-2008, 04:13 PM

I have a 1976 20' SeaCraft SeaFari, which is the raised cuddy model. It has the world's worst liner that is original. It is almost like rabbit fur. Wondering if anyone has tips for removing the old and replacing with new material. I know in RV's they use Olefin for replacing some liners. This would be a winter project, not now. Do I have to sand down the old glue? Is there a better material than Olefin, which I know I can get at Home Depot? I don't need the liner to be cushioned like so many of the new boats are. I just want it to look decent. Now it looks like a closet in an old run down whorehouse or something. Any thoughts, thanks.

bac jr · 07-25-2008, 04:57 PM

Many manufactures use a product known as hull liner. It is a polypropolene mold resistant product which is very carpet like. Some get creative using foam backed vinyl such as Nautolex. Choice of materials is yours.

As for installtion, if you neatly remove old material use as templates. For the glue, use rigid putty knife and possible heat gun to get the big stuff. Then wash (acetone,etc.) and try to sand / wire brush as smooth as possible. Vaccum dust, re wash before new installation using the likes of 3M HI- Tack 76 Spray Adhesive. Respirator highly reccomended.

07-25-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
Fishlips Weaky wacker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cape May Court House, NJ Posts: 29 Credits: 1,334.1 Occupation: Insurance	Replacing cuddy cabin liner I have a 1976 20' SeaCraft SeaFari, which is the raised cuddy model. It has the world's worst liner that is original. It is almost like rabbit fur. Wondering if anyone has tips for removing the old and replacing with new material. I know in RV's they use Olefin for replacing some liners. This would be a winter project, not now. Do I have to sand down the old glue? Is there a better material than Olefin, which I know I can get at Home Depot? I don't need the liner to be cushioned like so many of the new boats are. I just want it to look decent. Now it looks like a closet in an old run down whorehouse or something. Any thoughts, thanks.

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07-25-2008, 04:57 PM	#2
bac jr Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: northeast Posts: 21 Credits: 1,250.9 Occupation: boat industry	Many manufactures use a product known as hull liner. It is a polypropolene mold resistant product which is very carpet like. Some get creative using foam backed vinyl such as Nautolex. Choice of materials is yours. As for installtion, if you neatly remove old material use as templates. For the glue, use rigid putty knife and possible heat gun to get the big stuff. Then wash (acetone,etc.) and try to sand / wire brush as smooth as possible. Vaccum dust, re wash before new installation using the likes of 3M HI- Tack 76 Spray Adhesive. Respirator highly reccomended.