Lining the boat

[Boat Girl]

Hi we purchased a Dawncraft Dandy last year and have had to start from scratch to do it up. I'm sorry I've not yet learnt the boat terms 😅 We've done all around the top of the boat in ply and T&G and have bought vinyl for the flooring. (We were going to carpet all the bottom section of the boat but worried about it holding in moisture and staying wet and going moldy during the winter when not in use) What does everyone else line this part of their boats., its awkward because of those lumpy bumpy parts, you know what I mean, I'm sure there's probably a technical name but I don't know it 🙃 Can anyone suggest a good solution for lining this part of the Dawncraft Dandy please.

[Athy]

We use carpet tiles to cover the floor. They look like carpet [because they are] but can be easily cut to shape with a craft knife. If they get damp or mucky we take them up, dry them on the roof and brush them clean.

[ditchcrawler]

Someone on the forum posted lots of information on when they lined their glass fibre boat with Cellotex for insulation and general fitting out. I will probably remember his name by tonight

 

[LadyG]

Is this a holiday cruiser moored up to a marina or are you thinking about living on board?

I just ask because you seem to be changing the interior from its original concept,  people have different reasons for buying a boat,, and may need to approach things  differently.

 

Edited March 6 by LadyG

[Boat Girl]

7 hours ago, LadyG said:

Is this a holiday cruiser moored up to a marina or are you thinking about living on board?

I just ask because you seem to be changing the interior from its original concept,  people have different reasons for buying a boat,, and may need to approach things  differently.

 

It had been gutted out so needed to start from the beginning. Will be for leisure not living.

We've insulated just need a finish. And wondering if carpeting over the installation, the parts where you sit and sleep would be ok or would it get to damp during winter months. Every thing else been done like photos I've seen of original dawncraft dandy. 

[magpie patrick]

10 minutes ago, Boat Girl said:

It had been gutted out so needed to start from the beginning. Will be for leisure not living.

We've insulated just need a finish. And wondering if carpeting over the installation, the parts where you sit and sleep would be ok or would it get to damp during winter months. Every thing else been done like photos I've seen of original dawncraft dandy. 

 

I've got carpet everywhere on my Viking 23, floor, ceiling, half way up the walls. It really isn't a problem as it cleans easily. The flat wooden table and the cushions are the problem for damage in winter, the wood stains and the cushions go mouldy - although the cushions are relatively easy to clean and could easily taken off. 

[Tony Brooks]

1 hour ago, Boat Girl said:

It had been gutted out so needed to start from the beginning. Will be for leisure not living.

We've insulated just need a finish. And wondering if carpeting over the installation, the parts where you sit and sleep would be ok or would it get to damp during winter months. Every thing else been done like photos I've seen of original dawncraft dandy. 

 

Many GRP boats had a composite foam & "vinyl" sheet glued direct onto the inner parts of the hull and cabin side. That is wipe down, and the thin plastic film is insulated by the foam layer.

 

If you used polypropylene carpet, it should not absorb water, and you can probably scrub it down. I out that on thin plywood that I screwed on the existing cabin lining, but I don't think that is an option n small GP cruisers, but it could be glued direct to the GRP. As far as I know, it did not et wet or go mouldy over winter, but I always had plenty of ventilation. The downside is that it is coarse and not what you want to push your face against in the night.

Edited March 6 by Tony Brooks

[Boat Girl]

2 minutes ago, Tony Brooks said:

 

Many GRP boats had a composite foam & "vinyl" sheet glued direct onto the inner parts of the hull and cabin side. That is wipe down, and the thin plastic film is insulated by the foam layer.

 

If you used polypropylene carpet, it should not absorb water, and you can probably scrub it down. I out that on thin plywood that I screwed on the existing cabin lining, but I don't think that is an option n small GP cruisers, but it could be glued direct to the GRP. As far as I know it did not et wet or go moulds over winter, but I always had plenty of ventilation. The downside is that it is coars and not what you want to push your face against in the night.

Ok that's helpful thank you 😊 

[Tony Brooks]

First hit I found: - https://www.hawkehouse.co.uk/product-category/linings/foam-backed-vinyl-headlining/

[Boat Girl]

Thanks 🙂👍