From what i have read i see many people suggesting that i use something heavier like 24 oz or above, but at the same time everyone is suggesting bassboatcarpet.com but it looks like they sell 20 oz. any suggestions?
From what i have read i see many people suggesting that i use something heavier like 24 oz or above, but at the same time everyone is suggesting bassboatcarpet.com but it looks like they sell 20 oz. any suggestions?
i ordered mine from basspro, and i ordered the nicer of the line, and i was and am impressed with it. you can check on there web to see what thickness it is. but i can say i was pleased.
So tell me a little about it, was it realy tough? i guess my biggest concern would be the large areas such as the bottom floor. It seams like with all the compartment doors it wouldnt be that bad because you just wrap it around but in the other areas like the floor i guess you just have to cut it perfect to match the edges?
I would see if you can find out what thickness your old carpet was. The 24 oz. carpet may be too thick, where your compartment lids will no longer shut, due to clearance issues. I would use as thick as carpet as you can. I went from 16 oz. on mine to 20 oz. You can also "shave" the carpet edge, so it isn't as thick.
Modified \'92 Procraft 170 Combo/\'97 Johnson 130<U></U>
good thinking, thanks, any idea how i can find out which mine is?
What year boat and brand? I just did mine with 20oz. from bassboatcarpets and had no issues on an 87. Yes the floor was a pain, but I have a F/S with a walkthrough. That may have been the difference, I didn't think the lids were bad
My friend has a 96 Hydrasport F/S 185 and I'd bet money it has 16oz
I'm pretty sure my 92 Procraft was also 16 oz. I would think you could use 20 oz. carpet without much trouble.
Modified \'92 Procraft 170 Combo/\'97 Johnson 130<U></U>
although they dont have a huge color selection, i got my carpet through the basscat page. it is 24oz and i think its great so far.
http://www.basscatstore.com/in...D=134
some tips from my challenge.
1) always allow a little extra carpet when you make your rough cuts.
2) always cut your showing edges (like your front deck) on a 45* angle
this allows the rubber backing not to show.
3) make sure you spend the time to do your prep work, removal of all old carpet and glue, etc. this will save you time re-installing.
4) have someone that can help you. when you apply the glue, its better to apply to both surfaces and let set 3-5 min, depending on temp. then with your buddy lay the carpet in place and let set.
on mine i stayed away from the edges for the initial glue, then after the main portion set, i went back and trimmed the edges and glued it down
i hope this is helpfull, i had a fun time doing mine, and when your done. you will be amazed at the difference it makes.
and by the way, thanks to bingle here on bbc. he helped me with mine
Also use a phillips head screwdriver to trace you trim cuts with. Bare down hard and it will leave an endention in the carpet for the blade to follow.
I replaced the 20oz carpet in my boat with 24 oz from Basscat. Very nice carpet, excellent service and looks great. The lids didn't want to close with the heavier carpet without a fight but I trimmed out the edges and everything turned out better than I anticipated.
Ubuck
Those are all great tips and here's one more. A friend of mine upgraded his from the stock 16-ounce to 24-ounce carpet and had problems with the deck lids opening and closing properly. His remedy was to trim the edges of the deck lids with an old set of hair clippers! Worked great!
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