2000 Tr21 Carpet replacement

[OverTimeAgain]

Hey all.

Looking to replace my carpet and I've shopped around and everyone around me quoted between $1500-2500 to recarpet my boat. So I'm thinking I'll save some money and do it myself.

Thinking about using precut from marinecarpeting.com but they only have 1997-1999 precut and 2001-2004 precut, does anyone know if either of those will work with my 2000?


The plan would be to order foam padding for front deck, precut carpet, and an Eva foam cockpit floor from them.

I've never done carpet before but I figure it can't be too hard, just time consuming..


Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Warrenroadie]

Good morning. I have only done one bass boat carpeting job myself and it was about 25 years ago on my bullet. I knew from my experience that I did not want to do it again. The project was very time consuming and knew I would be complaining about doing carpeting. So, this time I paid $2200 to have my Triton TR20X carpet replaced last year. I took my boat to reputable upholstery business nearby. Took them approximately two weeks to complete. They also recovered my seats while it was there. As, you mentioned it is time consuming with first, removal/cleanup and then all the steps to ensure your compartment lids are done correctly. You will save some money doing it yourself. It is a personal choice on time to do project and the ability to do a good job. Just my insight.
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[doyce]

I got precut carpet from them for my 2003 TR20 and each precut piece was plenty over sized to cover each section on my boat. I don’t know the difference between the 1999, 2000 and 2001 models. I’ve tried looking at some 1999 and 2000 models for sale and I can’t see much difference other than possibly the front left rod locker shape. Some are squared at the back and others are rounded. I would think the folks at marine carpet could talk you through the sizes of the different sections. They were very helpful to me when I ordered mine from them and as I installed it. I also padded both decks on my boat with closed cell padding. It takes some work but if you have the time you can do it yourself.

[MYRX]

In past years, I did a TR186 and then a 2000 TR21 which I still own. I ordered the precut carpet both times. Its time consuming to properly clean the old glue from the decks. Installing the new carpet wasn't that difficult and I found it rewarding. Both times I chose a thicker pile, well worth it.

[dwtaylor]

I did my triton tr-185 2 years ago this spring. I ordered the pre-cut sections, but the main front deck section was incorrect, almost like it was meant for a dual console boat. Thus, I had to order some extra carpet to get the job done.

The worst part of the job is scraping off the old glue. I thought I would work smarter, not harder and just use a special wheel on the angle grinder. That was too aggressive so I did have to scrape it off. I soaked the stuff with goo gone and that helped, but there are so many areas that you just have to work to get the old glue off. If I did it again, I would buy the best scraper and blades I could buy. It really made a difference having sharp scraper blades.

I recommend getting a roll of carpet instead of the pre cut sections. The pre cut sections are cut oversized and you have to trim them anyway so you aren't saving a bunch of time. I also used the carpet that came off as a template to mark on the pre-cut sections to get an idea where finish size should be. You could do the same thing to the carpet roll too and save some bucks.

[Team Mud]

i used a palm sander on the aluminum covers, it took the glue off in no time, very easy and no chemicals

[DieselDood]

I did my old Champion and I'm slowly doing my 97 TR21.

Acetone is your friend.
I would take each lid off and put it on a stand outside. Pour some acetone onto the old carpet along the edges and make a light pass over the middle.
Give it about a minute, and pick a corner. It peels right off.
Pour on a little more in the "Bad" glue areas and use a plastic scraper. It will clean the glue right off.

Make sure it dries so all the acetone is gone.
I'd usually pull 2 lids, let one sit and dry while I did the other one.

Take the dry lid and fit your padding and carpet.
Add your glue and install the pad, then more glue and install the carpet.
Around the edges I used 3m spray adhesive. (maroon can)

I bought 20 spring clamps. I'd wrap the edges and add the clamp so it didn't go anywhere.
The edge with the piano hinge I would use a scratch awl to poke the holes through the carpet for the bolts while it's still wet, then add the hinge. It will also hold the carpet.

The 184 is "only" 18'4" and narrower. I had about 40 hours into the job over about 3 weeks. It was my first time, so there were ways that I'll be much faster on my Triton, BUT my triton has a LOT more square footage that needs carpet.