Boat Deck and Adhesive

[Gansett]

Am replacing carpet on floor of boat. The sides, front and back deck are fine. I am thinking of putting a rubber or rubber type floor. Anyone done anything similar? If so, what did you use? Any input on type of adhesive to use would also be appreciated. Thanx.

[backtocrappie]

Can say anything but make sure you use a very flexible adhesive if your going to do rubber.

[crappiefarmer]

5200 sealent would probably work good. CF

[superdave1984]

Just use a spray on bedliner, it's rubbery, durable, and fairly inexpensive. If you go with carpet use an exterior adhesive. Wherever you get your carpet will have it. It will be a flammable, smelly goo that will make you drunk as a monkey so be sure you are outside, not in your garage.

[Gansett]

What a great idea superdave, thanks so much. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[Fishaholik]

Just use a spray on bedliner, it's rubbery, durable, and fairly inexpensive. If you go with carpet use an exterior adhesive. Wherever you get your carpet will have it. It will be a flammable, smelly goo that will make you drunk as a monkey so be sure you are outside, not in your garage.

Superdave,

I too want to re-do the carpet on my boat. Is there anything that can help me scrap off the old glue from the metal that the old carpet was on? Or should I replace the metal as well? Also, what spray are you talking about.

[Fishaholik]

Does anyone have any tips on which wiring I should use to run along the boat? I will run it through pvc pipe, but I need some help with which kind to start withand where to get it. I heard something about medium wiring, but that's chinese to me.

[Fishaholik]

I think the wiring I need is conditioning wire. Am I right? If so, which size do I use 12 gauge or higher?

[superdave1984]

Superdave,

I too want to re-do the carpet on my boat. Is there anything that can help me scrap off the old glue from the metal that the old carpet was on? Or should I replace the metal as well? Also, what spray are you talking about.

You can get some adhesive remover but that stuff can be a real pain. A wallpaper scraper may be your best bet. If you want to use a solvent, try a small section first to see how it's going to work before just going all out.

The spray is truck bed liner. You can get rattle cans of it at Wal-Mart or Auto Zone. But to do a whole,boat you might be better off buying it in a gallon can and brushing it on.

[Fishaholik]

You can get some adhesive remover but that stuff can be a real pain. A wallpaper scraper may be your best bet. If you want to use a solvent, try a small section first to see how it's going to work before just going all out.

The spray is truck bed liner. You can get rattle cans of it at Wal-Mart or Auto Zone. But to do a whole,boat you might be better off buying it in a gallon can and brushing it on.

I feel like I'm on a cartoon, but what tha h#ll... Thanks Superdave!!!! :D