Caepet install day 1

[FishMoore]

Well my carpet showed up this week.
I got a pretty good start on it. See below for the pics of the progress. Looks pretty good so far.

I guess first I'll show what i did for the corners on the locker lids. This came from a picture off this site. It worked out VERY well. Also i lucked out. My 2' level was the perfect width for triming the carpet before I started gluing the edges.

Here's the pics of the trimming process.
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQelPqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGP %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

Used a square and a 45 degree angle to mark the corner cuts. You can decide which side of the door will show the most and determine which way the fold will go.

[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7Kofrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQel0qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGQ %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

Make the cuts.

[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7Kofrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQelJqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGl %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

Then fold the corners in. I used the sharpy to push the carpet into the corners. Oh, and don't forget to mark the hinge holes before you fold the carpet to the inside.

[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQeG0qpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGP %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

Ok, now here are some pics of the boat so far.
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQeGaqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGG %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQeGnqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPJn %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7Kofrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQelaqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGJ %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQeGlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGG %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQeGGqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPJn %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

This is how i trimed my carpet. Left about an inch or so around the edge. Just make sure you don't move the carpet once you start cutting.I had my son hold it in place.
[img]http://render2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3AxxrKUp7BHD7KPfrj%3DQofrj 7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGQxnPexGlax v8uOc5xQQQ00o0JJQeGoqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6gXPGP %7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442[/img]

Anyway there you go. Like i said hopefully I'll finish this week end.



Modified by FishMoore at 11:38 PM 2/9/2007

[JBoss]

Will ya do mine next?

Looks like a real good job with good pics. Keep us updated. I'm watching and learning so I dont screw up.

[FishMoore]

As long as you do the GOO removal. I'll be glad to help lay down the new stuff, Of course that's the easy part

[wake]

WHere did you get the carpet? I'm 30 miles from the carpet capitol of the world, but no one down there (Dalton, Ga) knows what weight the carpet they have is. Just trying to save $$$ but it's time to get to it. I'll finish the prep work tommorrow, just need to get the rug ordered

[FishMoore]

I used 20oz. I got it from Cabelas on sale. It was their Ultimate carpet in light gray. I got 27' Had plent left over from my 20' boat. I'll use the rest for the bunks, bumpers and fender wells.

[alexus]

Great job!

[Stein]

Looking good!

[Show]

nice job

[Legend Chris]

Very good!

[ProcraftMike]

You're doing a great job!!

[Charger]

Looks great. What steps did you take to remove the old glue?

[FishMoore]

Charger
Search for carpet removal and you should see the removal process i went through.

[onemorecast56]

Man you guys are killing me! You all been doing it yourself and doing a dam good job for what I can tell from the pic`s. Thats a great idea about the 2in level. See ya never too old or good to learn a new trick or 2. SeeI need a bunch of you to screw up and say can`t do it and bring me your boats...I`m getting hungry!