Cheap fix for a rotten boat floor (Part 2 of 2) Installing new carpet
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- This DIY video shows how to cut and install new outdoor carpet. It was really inexpensive at about $60 for the carpet and $25 for the adhesive.
Remember: cutting carpet is a like getting your hair cut... you can always cut more off if the carpet is too big but you can't put it back on if you cut too much off. Take your time.
I don't show the application of the adhesive or the application of the carpet on the adhesive but you can get the idea from the video. There are 3 other tips you need during those steps
1) try to keep any bubbles out of the carpet. This may require you to return every 30 mins for a while until the adhesive becomes so tacky it holds the carpet when you push it down
2) do not kneel or walk on the carpet until the adhesive is dry. if you do this, the glue may work up through the carpet and make a stain you can't remove.
3) temporarily use staples to hold the carpet in place. It won't take you long to see that you need to gently stretch it to get rid of bubbles... and then it will move as soon as you take your hands off the carpet. You can remove the staples the next day.
I just took the old carpet and used it as my template.
I would recommend applying Two coats of Flex Seal to all the wood and the edges of the plywood and use 100 percent silicone caulk to the seams of the wood. This would definitely be a 100% improvement. A little more cost but worth the investment, 😀
This vid help me so much ! I have a rotten floor on my 86 bayliner. And want do do just as you did with yours !!
The return of the clicking!
Like he said its a cheap fix for an old boat! Seems like it would be ok since its not a million dollar yatch lol 👍🏻
Great video. Bought a a 1987 Glasstream 16'. I am doing the same thing as you except not installing carpet. I'm am doing the rhino lining non skid instead . Very inexpensive if you don't yourself. Have fun .
This sounds like a good idea. Buy you just roll it all onto the wood straight up?
I'm not one of these guys who says you should have fiberglassed it in. That's your choice BUT you should remove the carpet and put down a coat of something if you're going to cover it with carpet. Bare plywood is going to rot eventually but having carpet on top to hold in the moisture will make this happen faster. I'm all for a cheap quick job when it's called for but simply brushing on some polyurethane could make it last twice as long.
Thank you for the constructive feedback.
The clicking!
Love it, great explanations and very helpful tips
You are a life saver! I have the same exact boat and my floors and interior are rotten. I'm replacing the floors ands carpet this weekend
he did use a sealer on the decking....I wud have went over again real heavy......and spread some poly glue on edges of decking
Thanks good tip I just bought a 1989 Bayliner and I am redoing the floor
same year and boat and same project. wish i started 4 months ago hahaha
+Donny G I am all done installing the carpet. I had it out on the water a few times go to my page check out the uploads
+Anonymous 2336 nice will do! Did you ag ccx plywood?
+Donny G I only use the pressure-treated plywood I did ripped out a lot of the old plywood that was Rotten
i onlu bought a pint of glue for a 16.5 ft boat floor, it goes a long way when u use the correct tool to spread glue, after glue is spread use a roller to get air out, and then put a few staples in carpet to let it set up
Great idea... thx!
Why didn't lay resin and fiberglass over you're new floor?? You went through all that effort of laying down a new floor and you didn't bother to waterproof it?
1984sFinest he wanted to do a quick temporary job that would allow him to continue using it and enjoying it. The other way is a very costly and labor intensive job for a boat he might not keep.
I was thinking the same thing I'm about to tackle a floor in my boat and I'm looking for ideas and I like how it turned out but I was thinking about fiberglass over lay or some flex seal but I was thinking about just spraying it with spray in bed liner and never worry about it again
Good stuff !
I am gonna du the same to my sea Ray
What's that clicking sound ? I live in a rural town and I thought I had a mouse in my dashboard when I heard it ?
You remember how wide was the carpet ? I'm about to put carpet on mine but not sure if i should go marine lol. I was to use for the season then sell it.
Hi there. Sorry i don't remember. I would guess the boat floor was 6' wide.
my carpet is coming up on the sides and I need a real good glue
Where did you get the carpet?
Marine-grade plywood is your friend. I feel bad for the next guy that gets this boat.
My bayliner floors was so rotted out. I remove everything includeing the wet foam that was under the floors. Repaired the stringers. Would pressure treated wood be ok to use? Btw were did you buy the carpet?? Thanks!
menards has rolls you get resonably priced they cut to the size u need,
i have a 91 Chapparral and need more specifics on how to replace the floor. anyone plz send me links or posts.
What is that tic tic tic tic sound that happens every few seconds?
Cheap camera autofocus stepper motor made that sound. My newer videos are filmed with a new camera.
how is the wood holding up? And where did you purchase the carpet at?
I don't own the boat anymore but it was good when i sold it a couple years ago. Any carpet store would sell outdoor carpet and adhesive
Have you had any issues with rot since you did not cover the floor with any type of sealer or resin ?
How's she holding up now man? I'm thinking about doing something similar on a cheap boat I have.
I have since sold the boat. However it held up great for a couple years prior. I would do it again in a heartbeat for a boat the i don expect to be used for another 20 years. If you want that kind of repair, it is 10 times the work for no benefit for many many years down the road.
@@mrdiyguy123 yeah, I only paid a few grand for mine and don't think it's worth gutting and cutting. It only has a few cancer spots in the floor, so I might try it too
What type and make carpet did you install
"Outdoor" carpet. Any carpet store likely sells it.
on part 2
How is it holding up so far?
I have since sold the boat but the floor was solid like concrete when i sold it.
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What glue did u use??thanks
Outdoor carpet glue
Tell me you watch trailer park Boys lol
what in the world is that irritating clicking noise !? Good budget build tips though
I think your plywood would be rotted in 6 months....
That's why u buy treated plywood, put treated plywood on my jon boat deck and carpeted it and it's been 10 years and it's just starting to get a little soft and that's leaving it outside with a tarp
I rebuilt my last my boat with untreated wood only mopped weather proofing on the top did this 2 years ago sturdy up until I sold It a week ago
@@bassslayer3656 do you have to sand the treated wood and then put the glue ? Or just put the glue down and the carpet ! Am doing the same thing on a 18' starcraf. Thanks in advance
@@franciscoperna7963 u shouldn’t have to sand it. If you go to Lowe’s u can buy a 4ftx8ft sheet of 1/2inch or 3/4 inch plywood and it’s already sanded smooth. Here in West Virginia it’s about 35 bucks a sheet
@@bassslayer3656 Thanks . Am goin with 1/2 treated plywood. But here in rip you off louisiana they sale at lowes and home depo for $45.98each my boat is 17,5" so am goin to need 2 sheets. Yep you guessted we have a democrap govenor. Any way love your video dont worry about the trolls, you help me big time. Am taking all your advises expecially the ones you talk about in the end of the video
( if i have to do it againg i would do this difrent ) The problem with that is if i carpet the wood before i put it in then i cant seal it and water will get in there expecially where the foam is! So i tink i will discard that one! Even tho is a good idea! then again if i install one of them strips 0f rubber like molden it may work ! i wich i can add a pic of the molding but is will look like ( T )
flat on top and the othe straight edge will go between the 2 pieces of wood i think that will serve as a seal and divert any water to go to the back of the boat where it supost to go. what you think about that to impruve your idea? as far as the carpet the boss= WIFE) wants blue carpet .
You wasted your time!! A shameless repair!! You didnt even seal the plywood with resin or seal all the seams between the floor and the sides of the boat. This will rot out in no time....What a Hooftie!!!
It still good after 2 years. For the cost it was a worthwhile repair as opposed to junking the hull. I admit it may not last 25 years like the original floor but I'm happy with the result. Make sure to use pressure treated 3/4" plywood.
This is the exact comment I was looking for. I have an economy boat that I want to use for 2-3 years and there are some soft spots. I'm in the same boat as you (pun intended) and just want something to take the boat a few more years that doesn't break the bank. Everyone else explains these complicated expensive repairs and you show a matter of fact approach that very practical. Just out of curiosity, are you starting to see signs of rot after 2 years? Think it'll last 2 more?
How did you get the plywood to lay flat? Im doing same thing but my old floors got hills and valleys. Just want it to last couple years before i tear it all down.
Nothing wrong with the way he did it I did the same thing 8 years ago and it's stored outside all the time no problems with the floor what's however