I did this years ago before I started working for the FD (19 years ago). If you do tackle it, I would suggest getting several gallons of acetone. Saturate the current carpet (pour way more than you’d think you’d need). After it eats the old glue away, gently pull up the old carpet. Lay it in the sun to dry a little. Use the old carpet as the template. Lay it on the backing side of the new carpet, trace, then cut with a sharp razor knife. We used to bound it or bind it not sure of the proper term. I did several side jobs where the customer didn’t want it bound. I used a lighter to take care of the frayed ends. Then glue down with a spray contact cement. Be sure to glue both the carpet and the surface.
18’ G3 aluminum bass boat needs carpeted
Bought a 2005 G3 HP180 (standard bass boat style) that needs a complete carpet job. The carpet inside the lockers could be left but everything topside has to go. Looking for someone to do the work. It’s beyond my meager talents. I’d be open to Hydro-Tuff/Sea Deck material or carpet. PM me a phone number and I’ll call you. Thanks
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Got an Xtreme stick steer that could use the same … new carpet and I don’t want to mess with it.
Got an Xtreme stick steer that could use the same … new carpet and I don’t want to mess with it.
If you change from carpet to anything else, you'll need new lids, as they are sized for the carpet wrapping thickness, so probably best to stay with carpet.
I wondered how that workedIf you change from carpet to anything else, you'll need new lids, as they are sized for the carpet wrapping thickness, so probably best to stay with carpet.
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