Carpet In My Bass Boat 2024

blongfishing reply :

This winter (which is almost over better get to working) I am going to put new carpet on my boat. I just wanted to know what kind of carpet, where to get it, the cement to put it down, etc.?

BassnChris reply :

Here is who I'm going to order from this week.

http://www.bassboatseats.com/Bass-Boat-Carpet-Vinyl--C31.aspx

I have no affiliation.

jb_adams reply :

Having recent experience with carpet and carpet disasters..........i can tell you this. It MUST have a backer on it. If not, the adhesive can ooze through the carpet if even slightly over applied. It also MUST be a marine grade carpet with a backer. I used indoor outdoor carpet because it was super cheap and it did not have a backer. I used indoor outdoor carpet adhesive because it was also super cheap. I read some reviews online where people had used it on their boat with great success so being a on a super tight budget, I pulled the trigger. I also used a carpet adhesive trowel with nothes so I did not over apply the adhesive. I troweld it on carefully and laid it down like I was about to tile a floor. Not having the backer allowed the adhesive to work it's way through (super thin carpet didn't help).

The carpet got wet after about 5 days old and due to winter, the water froze. The indoor outdoor adhesive went from dry to wet (still does to this day over 2mo later!) and it's not a water proof glue. I was standing on the wet carpet and left foot prints with the glue.

Now, I'm going to have to replace the entire bit and do it all over again. Lesson learned. I spent $50 carpet, $25 adhesive resulted into a total practice run for when I do it with real marine carpet.

Old saying goes........you get what you pay for.

As for where to buy? There are tons of places. If you don't have a hard color to find, it makes shopping way easier. You can expect to spend up to $100 quick on carpet. At least $30-50 on adhesive and possibly more. And this is on the cheap side mind you....

Hi Salenity reply :

You need to use a 1/16" notched trowel and you shouldn't have those problems

I got my carpet from bassboatseats.com

jb_adams reply :

It was a 1/16" trowel. The carpet I had was terrible. And thin.

BassnChris reply :

Gonna drag my boat into the garage on Wednesday and start the de-carpeting process.

Maybe start the re-carpeting process by the weekend or the following week.

Waiting for 60+ degree weather to put down the adhesive.

jb_adams reply :

I would wait for warmer weather unless you plan on keeping it in garage till spring. Glue needs warmer weather to cure. I wouldn't chance it.

BassnChris reply :

On 2/9/2014 at 7:36 AM, jb_adams said:
I would wait for warmer weather unless you plan on keeping it in garage till spring. Glue needs warmer weather to cure. I wouldn't chance it.

Yepper........I'm gonna leave inside a good while. Tryin' to force a weather enhancement with positive thoughts and actions!

Long Mike reply :

And heaters?

BassnChris reply :

On 2/9/2014 at 9:55 AM, Long Mike said:
And heaters?

Yes sir I have one...........takes the edge off the cold when it's 32 or so.......lately not so much

Long Mike reply :

Just a word of caution. When replacing carpet, try to use the same pile density as the one you originally had, otherwise, you may run into a problem with getting your deck lids to close. A thicker carpet pile than the one you originally had may make it very difficult to open and close the lids.

jb_adams reply :

Very true about tight lids. I made a deck extension for my boat. Had the lids cut to anticipate the carpet thickness but was still too tight I'm the end and I had to remove some.

BassnChris reply :

Ok........1st step done. Boat is in the garage!

Measurements confirmed and carpet ordered.

BassnChris reply :

WooHoo! Carpet order shipped today!

The weatherman has graciously forecasted mid 60's for the long weekend!

B@ssCrzy reply :

Keep us updated on this process. Pic's always help....I may have to be doing this in a year or two.

BassnChris reply :

On 2/11/2014 at 8:26 PM, B@ssCrzy said:
Keep us updated on this process. Pic's always help....I may have to be doing this in a year or two.

Pics are in my plans..........my problem is I always plan to take pics but once I get started I just work with my head down.......then remember "dang it, I was gonna take pics.'

But with my wife helping me.......I will put her in charge of the pics............pics will get done for sure........and I will probably be yelling "put that dang camera down and hold this" or "if you worked for me I would have fired your already."

Then make sure we eat out for a while and never let her 'fix' my plate or eat the first bite of anything for a month or so. It will all be ok.

BassnChris reply :

HOOOLLYY COOOWWW!!!!

Whose idea was this?

Carpet stripped....still working.

jb_adams reply :

It gets better. Use a wire wheel on a grinder to remove the old glue. Just be carefull and do not remove the gelcoat. Just the glue. They make a wire brush that's cupped with swirly bristles that works great. Won't eat into gelcoat but takes off glue fast. Be sure to vacuume really good and clean up mess thoroughly with wet wrags to remove first and debris.

B@ssCrzy reply :

Wow. That looks like a messy job. Will be great when it is completed.

BassnChris reply :

Gettin' there slowly but surely.

Had to stop because needed to brace up some stuff while glue was driving.

Back on it in the morning......still a bit of work though........forgot about the rod lockers when I ordered the carpet, but had enough. Wife said I should leave the old carpet in the rod lockers but that is Half-waying it.....couldn't do that.

Here is where it sits tonight.

BassnChris reply :

I've got the entire deck glued down tonight.

Only the hatch lids left to cover. The carpet is already cut for them. I will work on those each night this week.

Had to fanagle some way to hold/press the carpet around the storage/livewells.

Ski213 reply :

Man I love the holding/clamping system, using whatever it takes. A ton of work but looking great! I've got just from the livewells back to finish what the previous owner started and I'm dreading it.

slonezp reply :

You almost look like you know what you're doing.

BeckieC reply :

On 2/11/2014 at 9:13 PM, BassnChris said:

Pics are in my plans..........my problem is I always plan to take pics but once I get started I just work with my head down.......then remember "dang it, I was gonna take pics.'

But with my wife helping me.......I will put her in charge of the pics............pics will get done for sure........and I will probably be yelling "put that dang camera down and hold this" or "if you worked for me I would have fired your already."

Then make sure we eat out for a while and never let her 'fix' my plate or eat the first bite of anything for a month or so. It will all be ok.

I got fired before I took a single pic!

FishinDaddy reply :

On 2/20/2014 at 1:04 PM, BeckieC said:
I got fired before I took a single pic!

Working for the handicapped is like that. They get a little over emotional sometimes. Ask him if he is going to paint that fence when he finishes the carpet.

BassnChris reply :

On 2/21/2014 at 9:34 AM, FishinDaddy said:
Working for the handicapped is like that. They get a little over emotional sometimes. Ask him if he is going to paint that fence when he finishes the carpet.

I was gonna paint it but had to fire all my help!

What's the best color to paint it Lee?

BassnChris reply :

Finally finished up the recarpeting of my boat. Cost was 398.00 for carpet ( 8'x30' ) and 2 gal of adhesive. Took 1 gal and 1 qt of adhesive. I had a quart of adhesive so 1 gal is unopened. Spent about $80 on clamps at harbor freight tools. Could have done it without the additional clamps but would have taken 9 days to recarpet the hatch lids instead of 2. Also bought new heavy duty scraper $10 and pet clippers $24 to trim the carpet hairs. I will be plucking them carpet hairs forever it feels like. Had plenty of scrap wood around to help with clamping and putting pressure on the carpet while drying.

I had to use the pet shears to trim the carpet down almost to the backing so I would not need a mallet to drive the trolling motor foot pedal tray into place.

Everything put back on the boat except I didn't screw down the trolling motor foot deal tray yet.

Not too bad but would not want to do this in the summer!

Although some of the pics the carpet looks like the carpet grain is going in the wrong direction......but it's not. Just the ay the light is hitting it or the way I vacuumed the carpet.

jb_adams reply :

Looks really nice. Proof that you get what you pay for. Quality carpet = quality job. Quality adheasive = long life and carpet not coming loose.

I hate my carpet but it still beats what I had. I'll probably replace it again one day within the next year. Too many other improvements to be made in the meantime.

jhoffman reply :

Good job man, looks excellent. Hate to say it but that seat has gotta go.

Set of these in white/gray would be alright, would also open a step up to get off the back deck. Put them in then wetsand the topside with 2000 grit and buff it, maybe a grant stearing wheel and a big hds10 with structure scan in front of it.

BassnChris reply :

On 2/25/2014 at 8:22 AM, jhoffman said:

Good job man, looks excellent. Hate to say it but that seat has gotta go.

Set of these in white/gray would be alright, would also open a step up to get off the back deck. Put them in then wetsand the topside with 2000 grit and buff it, maybe a grant stearing wheel and a big hds10 with structure scan in front of it.

Thanks and I agree.....always hated the seat. Put in the gray seats last year. Gotta keep 3 seats........wife and always go with me.

I'm too much of a skeerdy cat to take sand paper to my boat.......would have to pay local shop and they quoted 600+ to do that.

I do like your suggestions though.

jhoffman reply :

2000 grit is nothing, youre basically just knocking off the existing shine.

2000 dipped in water with a dab of dish soap in the water for lubrication

Wet sand the topside all the same direction, dont sand one way then change and go another way. Think of following wood grain, you want the sanding to go all horizontal. Only sand till the shine is dull, wont take much.

Wash the boat and get some 3m buffing compound and a high speed buffer and have at it with a wool pad.

That boat will look brand new. $600 is because of the manual labor involved I am certain of it. Sanding that top will take you at least a day. Buffing will go fast.

Im confident you can pull it off if you try.

jhoffman reply :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IAU21Hsa_w

jb_adams reply :

Dude, wet sanding is nothing to be scared of. I did it. It's so easy (well. ...labor is a pain) that anyone can do it. The vids posted above are a good explanation along with his instructions in the post above. Wet sanding takes off the dull material, hi speed polishing will bring it back to life. I took off 30+ years on my boat. People can't believe it's 35yrs old. I had a lit of spots that were white with oxidization but yours appears to he just faded. Sometimes, a hi speed polish is all you need. Use a buffing compound and then polish for rough areas. Sand paper will work best.

Your boat will shine line New again.

Best thing to do is wipe Tue boat down after every usr and spray a nano wax or polish or "boat protectant" after every use. That helps keep the polish for years to come. If you don't, you will need to ''re-sand all over again.

BassnChris reply :

Mmmmmmmaybe I will.

But that's a ways down the list.

jhoffman reply :

I buffed my aluminum, used steelwool to "sand it" and then buffing compound. Cost... if you own the tools... $30?

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