Cabin with carpeted sides, ceiling (securing gear hammock, cargo nets)

[Seachelle]

Hi, folks!

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post my question; if not, please let me know where I should move it, here, on the forum: I'm wondering if any other Com-pac owners have factory-installed, interior cabin carpeting on the sides and ceiling of your boat? I purchased a 2021 Legacy and its interior sides and ceiling are lined with, I'm surmising, a marine-grade type of carpeting.

I'm trying to figure out how to install/secure those gear hammocks/cargo nets to the port and starboard sides, above the settee areas. I read on the forum, in other threads, about how others have glued wooden blocks to the sides of their boats, but in those instances, the side was fiberglass (i.e., no carpet). I believe the recommendation that I had read was to sand and paint the interior, and then apply adhesive to (e.g., 3m5200) 1x2" wooden blocks (or 1/2" thick Sintra or Celtec) (this was suggested by forum member, Defiant) and secure them with Gorilla tape overnight to set/dry. I thought I'd do this, but then I remembered that I have the interior lined with carpet, so this approach won't work for my boat.

Any others have solutions for how to hang things with the carpet in place? I would be so appreciative of any ideas!

Thank you so much!
~ Chelle aka 'Seachelle'
2021 Com-pac Legacy, SV Sunflower ('Sunny')
https://sailawaywithchelle.wordpress.com/

[wes]

Do you have the thin teak trim strips running horizontally covering the joint where the side of the hull turns up to the ceiling? That's where the factory installs clips to hang the cargo organizers.

By the way, the material is called "headliner," you can buy it at Sailrite.com. They have excellent how-to videos as well.

Their product 102635, "Sand" color, is a very good match for the original factory material.

Wes

[Seachelle]

Do you have the thin teak trim strips running horizontally covering the joint where the side of the hull turns up to the ceiling? That's where the factory installs clips to hang the cargo organizers.

By the way, the material is called "headliner," you can buy it at Sailrite.com. They have excellent how-to videos as well.

Their product 102635, "Sand" color, is a very good match for the original factory material.

Wes

Hi, Wes!

Thanks so much for the information — I will have to check to see if I have that teak trim strip. Off the top of my head, I don't recall seeing one on my boat, but next time I go to the lake, I'll check, to be sure. That would be great if there is one as an install for gear hammocks would be a fairly straightforward task.

I am glad you told me about the term 'headliner' - I had forgotten that is what it's called! ;-D I'll check out Sailrite.com — thanks so much for this tip!

Happy sails!
~ Chelle aka Seachelle

[wes]

The headliner on my 1988 boat was stained and mildewed. I pulled it off and replaced it after watching the Sailrite videos. Not difficult; the material has a little stretch so you can bend it around curves and bumps without creating visible folds or creases. It's amazing how it improves the look and smell of the cabin.

Wes