Gambler re carpet question

[fishing122]

Im about to start a carpet job on a 2100 think its a 2003. Anyway it looks like they use a metal carpet trim on the bow. Can that be reused? I am hoping to be able to drill out the rivits and re install it with the new carpet. Does this sound about right? Thanks

[white gambler]

You're thinking right

[champion204]

Yep

[Gamblerman65]

That is what I did and instead of replacing with rivots I used stainless screws. The trim is very easy to bend..

[fishing122]

Screws are a good idea I might go that route too thanks guys

[gamblerjewell]

I would go with rivets the screws will start to back out and have to be re-tightened. JMO

[JAZII]

use screws, the Sterlings come with screws.

use 5200 sealant/adhesive on the screws when installing, make sure Stainless Steel screws are used.

I have re carpeted 2 gamblers

IT'S HARD WORK!

JAZII

[fishing122]

This boat is cake compared to every other one I've done. This will be 10 or so for me

[fishing122]

Has anyone had a problem with the seat bottom screws being stripped out. I don't know if it was just screws before but there were inserts for screws that didn't hold very well. I was trying to think of a better idea while there was no carpet.

[deltamaster]

I'm about to install new carpet on my 04 Outlaw. Gambler is telling me to use Syntec Aggressor 16 oz from Bass pro. Any suggestions I don't want to order something to thick where as I cant shut my lids.

[white gambler]

You'll be fine w 16oz. That's the weight the factory used on them. I used 20 on my 2100 a few years ago and was ok. (had to put a few lid pulls on at first till they broke in but it was not bad at all)

[1 More Cast]

I just recarpetwd my 2100 with 20 oz from the bassboatseat store. It worked out great. I used rivets on the trim. They were not hard to install. Make sure to get 1/8 inch long shank rivets if you go that route.

[jbgambler]

White Gambler, Curious about which carpet you would recommend 16 or 20 oz, what brand and planning on putting memory foam also; if that makes a difference. 2005 Gambler 2100. Thanks

[white gambler]

sent you a pm

[DeGraaf]

I used heavy carpet on my older boat. you can use hair clippers to shave the sides of the lids slightly so they open and close correctly. I really like the 22oz. carpet I put in.