Bass Boat Carpet Replacement - How To - Part II - Storage Compartment Lids 

I was just thinking to myself, "For the love of god, say glue!"

yep, then your carpet doesnt soak it up until its rock hard in spots,

I installed it about 8 months ago. So far so good..

AnglingAuthority I have a 99 Skeeter zx185 20th anniversary limited edition that I'm selling the boat is in 110% running perfect condition I have had so many offers but they try to slam my asking price down by 4 grand because of a 1.5 inch inch tear that is devoleping into a 2 inch hole .. So what is the cheapest way to get the dark gray waterproof carpet to look its best for the lowest price? I thought If I were to patch it you would deff see a color difference be cause of the age of the other carpet, I also would like to replace the 3 front seats which the driver has a cooker under ,passenger has a well and a small middle seat.. I've seen knock offs at Wal-Mart for 249 for all 3. I seriously am only selling this boat because since my father had passed away we now cannot afford the home that we shared and it was the only heirloom that between my fiance and I had received between 9 family members dying in the matter of two years so we have to sell the boat in order to put a down payment on a new home and home that we've been living in for 10 years is going up for auction literally tomorrow.... So if I get this done there can not be a single complaint ..., two weeks ago I had brought it to a marina they did a full inspection compression test everything it came out perfect 107 all the way around there is not a single issue with the boat they sell the motor and a map of truck thinking that it was brand new these are the stupidest issues that I could come across that someone is willing to lose a boat that will run for 10 more years without a problem just because of some seats and small cap I mentioned here. What Is the the best way to go? My father was a engineer who always kept it prestine, After he passed the cover ripped of during a hurricane and also made the red sparkle ( Only around the top ) fade and oxidante with some crackme That I know I could get out with the proper advice and product. I just do not want to duno more money into 1000+ and only make an extra 12000? @my suggestions on how to find cheap carpeting , Glue , Latches for locks as well as the items needed to take out the oxidation , crackle and faded red glitter back to what the sides STILL look brand new ?

DAP landeau top and trim adhesive from Rochford supply. comes in gallons, spray on contact cement high temp and takes so much less time. Professionals use this stuff every day for all upholstery needs, trowel glue is for diy hacks.

George Lockwood Very good advice.

+Aaron Lyons Yes

Ah. I see. I'm not trying to be a jerk in any way, but the trowel you have laying out there on the table looks like either a 3/8" or 1/2" notch trowel. If you google "1/16 notch trowel" images, you will see that there that the two are vastly different. 1/16" is the distance between the teeth down the length of the trowel. It will lay down a nice, even, thin, and rollable coat. Again, not trying to be a smart allec, just trying to help. If you did; try applying adhesive with the trowel you have displayed, I hear what you mean. Holy crap, that'd be a mess. m.homedepot.com/p/QEP-1-16-in-x-1-16-in-x-1-16-in-Square-Notch-Economy-Trowel-10125/100197097

you can use a 1/16th vinyl flooring trowel to spread the adhesive properly also

yaaa..its a 3/8 by 1/4 ...im a tile guy

Thanks Carlos - the lid was aluminum - was roughly 3/8" . The dimensions will vary by boat and I did all my lids. They vary depending on which lid you're talking about. I'd say roughly between 48'x23' and 36'x36'. The live-well lids were 16'x16'. The height for all the lids was the same- 1 3/4 inches

Carlos Perpétuo I just started carpeting the hatch lids on my boat and I used a paint roller instead of a trowel. 1000x easier

Corey Ruth You will need a jack hammer to take that carpet off..

No - I recommend a 2" drywall compound spatula, or something similar to what I used in the video.

You may have to modify things according to your situation. I had no problem with mine. What type of locks are you installing?

AnglingAuthority.com They are the four piece locking pull handle. The 2.5" length handle body, thin gasket, half inch thick-2.78" wide hard rubber seal, and locking nut. It is only 1.25" from the top of the handle down to the end of the thread tube. When assembling it the new carpet is thicker and the thread too short to catch the locking nut to pull it together. I need a thinner rubber seal.

perhaps try using a sharp razor to "thin" down the carpet under the lock assembly so its not too thick? Or you could just not put on the rubber seal< but I think the lock assembly will slip then, perhaps a thinner rubber could be cut to replace it?

AnglingAuthority.com I finally got them right. I had to go round and round the holes with a drill to chew off absolutely all of the new carpet and rough up the edges of the lid hole metal. After that, the handle body snapped down flush and I was able to put on the gasket , seal and nut.

LMR Knoxville He had enough PRODUCT on it to do 4 lids. He should have used a 1/8 inch trowel to get all the excess Glue off of his lid. plus needed more clamps on it too. I feel for the next man that has to pull it off.. what a mess.

No - just 2

Oh. Ok.

sewkingwet can you explain the process and everything u use

Wait till he has to try to get that stuff off

Thanks for the comment. I laid the carpet with the fiber direction going the same way. Idk why the photo looks goofy... it looks totally fine when I look at it in normal light. As for trowling on the glue, I used what I had available. Spraying it on sounds like a good idea if you have the means to do so- definitely a plus if you are doing this.

AnglingAuthority.com i can understand that, but for future reference you can go to any hardware store and pick up a gravity fed paint gun for about 40 to 50 dollars. As far as the glue, I use welwood spray grade contact adhesive, it is pretty pricey per gallon but well worth it in my opinion. You’ll only use about 1 to 1 and a half gallons for a full boat.

@@paintballerj5575 Those are some good suggestions. Hope guys that read your comment take your advice. I will too if I do a boat again!

Thanks for your comments, although all negative. 1. The glue has held up well. I'm on my second year fishing with it and there are no problems. 2.There is no pre cut carpet used for this project. If someone uses pre cut carpet its up to them. It doesn't mean anything- just that they were able to find a carpet set that matches their boat model- good for them! 3.Thanks for the feedback on the corners. So far your prediction is wrong. I did my best. If you can do better then good for you 4.Yes, a clamp. 4. The thumbnail was a photo taken to show how to template out the sections on a roll of uncut carpet. You are correct, the grain seems to be going the wrong way. I mentioned several times to be sure the grain in the carpet all goes the same way in my article that accompanies this video. Please post some constructive comments that aid others to do this project. Unhelpful, condescending comments are not appreciated.

BubaJ, please post your video on how to do this project.

Acetone will remove it very easily except for vertical surfaces. For those, use Goof Off gel and let it sit 3-5 minutes.