Carpet Questions

I am half way done stripping all the old carpet out of my Ranger. Was gonna order thru bass cat but they no longer carry Tru Mica Mist. Now planning on ordering thru Basscarpetcentral. Any one use there carpet?

Any other places that carry that color?

Also how much glue is needed for a 18ft boat? I read 3gallons????? Seem like a lot.

I read outdoor glue for the main body and contact glue for edges and corners. Where do I get these glues from and what brands should I look for?

Also looking to replace all the piano hinges on my boat. Who has good prices on the hinges?

sorry so many questions.

Thanks jeff

1 gallon of outdoor/marine carpet glue and a quart of contact cement will do ya. I like to use the cement on lid edges, corners, and small areas, and the glue on floor, decks, and lid tops. Works well.

just did my 18' Ranger with a roll of carpet that was 6' X 27' and had about 4' left over without making any mistakes. I used Weldwood Contact Cement purchased at HomeDepot for $30/gallon. I had to buy two and have close to half of one left. The regular outdoor carpet glue may be cheaper (i didn't check), but I personally liked how quick the contact cement set up.

With the contact as stated it sets quick so you need to be spot on with your flooring pieces. The Henry's gives you a bit more time to work with the material. All I use on lids is the contact where your pattern is set. And a bunch of Harbor freight clamps of different style and size. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif

Syntec carpet company made that color for Ranger and BassCat both but I heard that the color had been discontinued. You might call Ranger and see if they have any left in stock. They still had the floor piece with the vinyl surgung around the edge pre-cut to fit my 520 DVX I use to have.

I would call Basscat and ask about Tru Mica. I thought the same thing till I called and they had it in stock. I just recieved a 30' roll at 7.5' wide last week.

Really? I had emailed them 2-3 weeks ago and said they no longer carried it and were out of stock. Oh well I think I found color I want. Thanks anyway guys.

I noticed that Basscat sells the stainless hinges also