cabin upholstery

jackson

jackson

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Nov 20, 2006
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Narraganset Bay
Boat Info
2002 310DA
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350 MAG Horizons/V-drives
I am trying to take off the bolsters around/above the vberth in my 310 to re-upholster them. Most of the screws were easy to get to from the top of the bolster, but they are hanging on at the very front or most forward part under the mirror. I can't seem to find any screws that are keeping them in. Does anyone have any idea how to get them off at this point? Thanks in advance.
 
I did this on my 1991 310DA....there where screws in the "fold " of the upholstery face .......screws in the hanging locker ( into the end of the plywood bolster ) and screws in the anchor locker ( behind the hindged head board mirror ) into the other end of the plywood bolster ) They don't make it easy. :smt013

hope that helps............
 
Don.....Thanks. I have it all off except the very end under the mirror. I looked in the anchor locker, but could not find any screws going in and the mirror on mine isn't hinged. I'll have to look again around the mirror. Don't know why they make it like that, it would have have held on fine with just the screws I already removed!
 
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All set.....I found the last two screws under the bolster. Ready for a facelift. Thanks again.
 
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Not sure, that's the wife's decision. Nothing crazy, probably something neutral she says. We just wanted a little change. I am also replacing the interior carpet. I have had the boat for two seasons and the previous owner must have liked his wine, because it looks like red wine stains on the carpet. I bought a roll of the original factory carpet from Searay. I am ripping the old up and gluing the new down. Something to keep busy during the winter.
 
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I was actually thinking of that myself, but I didn't know if I wanted to get into it. I had to cut the carpet along the edge where it meets the vertical pieces (seats, cabinets, etc.) because the original carpet was laid down on the floor before everything was placed on top of it. I am almost finished ripping it up. I thought of the wood or pergo floor, but I was nervous about getting it to look good around the couple rounded edges. The carpet would be easier, but the wood would like nicer. I would also have to worry about the floor hatch. Do you know if this is an easier job than it sounds? I have laid wood flooring in my house and I do some finish work so I have at least a little skill.
 
Jackson, you can do it. I had the local flooring store do my Silverton aft cabin 402. I watched the entire process. The worst part was pulling hundreds of staples. As to your rounded trim you may need a good cabinet maker to do some cutting. You will need a mitre saw. The result was great. Mine was in large interior cabin so there was room to work and the floor was always dry. It was done in 1999 and still looks great. Good luck.
 
The product I used was very much like Pergo. Made in Norway and the name began with "L". I think the product offered at any of the flooring stores or Costco, or Sam's Club is fine. If your interior is moister than my former boat you might sleep better if you seal the edges. We left about 1/4" all round for expansion- doesn't show as it is under the quarter round trim.
I "waxed "it with a Bruce anti-slip "wax" just for fun. May have helped. I also kept a touch up stick on board that was used a couple of times.
The bottom line -I was completely satisfied. Especially as I hate the path that wears into plush carpeting.
It was part of a $13,000. interior redo. All new upholstery (real UltraSuade) Pierre Deux fabrics, Ralph Lauren quilts, cherry doors covering up ugly TV, signed Charles Vickery print (I kept that!), etc.
 
regarding the rounded trim moldings. I assume you mean curved areas where you need trim to finish the job. If so there are flexible trim with different profiles available. I did a quick search using "flexible trim" and came up with items like pictured below. My local quality lumber yard has them and they can be stained to look like anything.
http://www.flextrim.com/flextrim2.asp


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Good Luck, looking forward to some pictures.
 
Looks great. Especially if there is something like a quarter round.
 
The product I was thinking of using is the same product I used in my home 3 years ago. Its called Quick Step Flooring. It goes down just like real wood flooring. The pieces are about 4" wide X various lengths. Not like Pergo...that is 14" wide and all the same length. It has a unilock groove on all 4 sides. It's look like " real wood " is amazing. Tons of finishes to choose from. Its been down ( living room & kitchen ) for 3 years with NO problems. Not even my 93 lb Chocolate Lab can damage it.

http://www.quick-step.com/main.aspx?id=6
 
Yeah....... I live on the water....and its very damp....I thought of that potential problem........but this stuff is sealed on all sides. So far so good...... :thumbsup:
 
There were those who poo pooed the idea in '99 when I did mine in wood. Never a problem and it has a natural look. The planks are about 6 to 8 inches wide and tongue in grove.
I do think it weighed more than the old carpeting and its backing.
 
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