Interior DYI
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Interior DYI
OK. I have a 33 year old 33' boat that I like. I do want to upgrade the cabin interior and the helm. I will do this over the winter, but trying to get a plan of how far I will go. Several questions. What is the best way to attach interior wall and roof panels? Where is the best place to buy material? What is the best book/manual on DYI boat interior? What are the things that you like best about your interior? What do you wish you had that you don't have? I will be adding a porta potty, wet bar, Tv. Trying to add nice creature comforts and stay in power boat and not a cruiser. Just wanted to get some help from the experts. I no nothing about interior, but before you start this is the DYI section and it will be perfect when I am done. I just want to get it right the sooner than later.
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T-nuts and 1/4-20s for a lot of stuff, Christmas tree fasteners are another option. If you have a keystone bros. near you and can show some kind of buisness or have a friend with one (they dont sell to the public) is your best bet for vinyl. I was getting advantage marine white for 10.50 a yard. you are going to want an air stapler and stainless staples (the electric staple giuns just dont have the umpf.
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Do you still need to use marine grade vinyl in a cabin that is not exposed to the elements? Not saying to cheap out totally, but the parts that are exposed to sun, rain, etc., I can understand using the heavy grade stuff. Not so much in a cabin that honestly doesn't usually get near as much wear and tear as the cockpit. I am wanting to redo the cabin in mine as well - lose the 80's velour stuff - but am planning to go with a lighter grade of vinyl in there.
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Do you still need to use marine grade vinyl in a cabin that is not exposed to the elements? Not saying to cheap out totally, but the parts that are exposed to sun, rain, etc., I can understand using the heavy grade stuff. Not so much in a cabin that honestly doesn't usually get near as much wear and tear as the cockpit. I am wanting to redo the cabin in mine as well - lose the 80's velour stuff - but am planning to go with a lighter grade of vinyl in there.