Message 11 of 11
Posted by member robert sneddon on Friday 16 June 2017

Ahoy all. My cabin side linings are now beyond there sell by date and I am looking to replace. I've aready replaced the wheelhouse roof lining and the side linings in the cockpit, so I'm interested to know what material was used by those who have completed this job. I have looked at various options but would like to get some views from other members. Regards to all Robert.

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Message 9 of 11
Posted by member Clive ffitch on Tuesday 9 May 2017

Lovely job Marie! Proper job! Looks really good. We are afloat now, first night on the mooring on Sunday (bit nippy at night!), so any cabin linings for us will have to wait for next year... Clive

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Message 7 of 11
Posted by member HOC Editor on Monday 8 May 2017

Headlinings with battens:

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Message 5 of 11
Posted by member HOC Editor on Sunday 7 May 2017

Hi Everyone, Not quite done with my headlinings yet, but this is the progress so far: Decided on battens fitted to the underside of coachroof – my original linings were just screwed to the underside of the roof, and were a right mess. This time I figured that a little gap for a bit of air flow behind the linings would not go amiss with any condensation from the galley and also with battens you can attach anywhere along them within reason. Seems to have worked quite well, so I am pleased so far. Renewed all my boards using the old ones (which had rotted) as templates on new marine ply. Added some oak edging to not only help with support, but finishes it off nicely and keeps things tidy. Linings ready to go in to cabin next, and all wiring tucked away with some conduit strip (another job I have been trying to do for at least 5 years!) Where does the time go…. Interior side linings also done now, (waiting for about the same amount of time as with the headlinings) - and what a difference that makes – we can sleep below now without a mouth full of dust particles falling from the old upper and side linings into my mouth..! Most recent addition is some folding blinds - I angsted about this for a while before having a go, but in the end bit the bullet and went for it. Very, very pleased with the result. I will post some pictures later. The original curtains used to get in the way a bit and for some reason the new blinds not only make the interior of my boat look bigger, as they hang better than the curtains and take up less space, but the light inside the cabin is beautiful – a bit like Venetian blinds. Even when closed they throw a nice even ambient light. I have managed to get so much of my ‘to do list’ ticked off this season already I have surprised even myself, as some of this stuff has literally been waiting years and there is a noticable clearance of space now at home where it has all been piled up waiting for us to get round to doing it all. I have to confess, none of this would have happened without the mixed blessing of one of my local locks being closed for refurbishment, so I cannot go anywhere even if I wanted to! No need to feel guilty that I should be getting out and about then…. Just sit on the boat, have a nice drink and get on with it………Happy Days. All the best, Marie

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Posted by member Clive ffitch on Sunday 30 April 2017

Depending on which headlinings you are working with, replacing is not too arduous. We have just very successfully (so far!) replaced the two wheelhouse deckhead linings by removing the panels to home and simply removing the stapled lining from the ply panels. The glue had no hold left on the original linings, and this was the only dusty stage. Cleaned up (brushed!) the panels, and replaced the lining after a visit to our local haberdashery supplier (Trago in Cornwall if anyone knows it!) to find an approximate thick woven look replacement. As for glue, we simply used a spray can of Everbuild Instant Contact Adhesive (500ml; £2.59) from same store. Excellent stuff, can use as contact or as temporarily re-positionable. We sprayed on the ply, waited 30secs and carefully rolled over new un-cut material. Did this a foot at a time, and ensured all straight as we progressed. Used a long dowel (old curtain pole) to fold/roll on as we went. After gluing, we cut material around ply with excess 2" all round. Folded over excess and stapled. Job done. We didn't bother with noting old screw fixing holes - just made new ones when we replaced panels. We will happily use the same method on any panels in the cabin that we need to in the future. Pic is of old panel pre strip of old lining. Hope helps, Clive

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Message 1 of 11
Posted by member martin smith on Saturday 29 April 2017

I'm in the process of refurbishing the headlinings on my River Pilot and in one or two places they are a bit 'saggy'. I've read somewhere about being able to spray some kind of adhesive on the GRP and stick them back up. Can anyone help with what that adhesive might be and where to get it? Thanks, Martin

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