04/18/2007 08:29:36 PM
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attitude
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We have a 1985 Skipperliner that has leaked really bad. We
are putting a new top on it, now we need to redo the ceiling
inside. What do we use for the ceiling. We're going to
have to redo the whole inside. Any suggestions.
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04/18/2007 09:00:46 PM
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ted655
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Are you looking for fancy, cheap, easy,original?
cheap luan paneling coated with a textured paint? embossed tin
ceilings? a pre finished paneling? 3/8" bead board, stained with a
pickled white finish? Canvas glued to masonite? Accustic ceiling
tiles glued to same? random plank?
Guess I'm done.
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04/18/2007 09:31:12 PM
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alreadygone
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WELCOME ABOARD!!
As Ted kinda hinted at,  lack of useful input will result in lack of useful advice. Just about anything that will withstand twisting and jar of waves/wakes and not so heavy it'll sink the boat will probably work. What sould you like to use?
Bob
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I carry a gun because it's too tiring carrying a cop.
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04/19/2007 01:37:00 AM
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holidayboatbuilder
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Most new HB use a vinyl with a foam backing. Can be installed
on luan with spray glue for being put up with tack strips or
screwed in place, or for a clean look staple and stretch the vinyl
from ceiling joist to ceiling joist. Stretch from fore to aft.
Letting the second piece hide the staples of the first. Use
SS staples, plenty of them. Makes for a easy to clean
and maintain surface for years. Material can be bought to
look like leather also.
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04/19/2007 09:05:26 AM
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attitude
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Okay, the vinyl with foam sounds good. I don't want anything
fancy, just something that looks good and relatively easy to put
up. We are new to the houseboating world, and don't know
where to find anything we need. Is there a place to buy this
stuff or instructions with pictures maybe. I am real excited
about getting this ceiling fixed but really nervous about tackling
it.
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04/19/2007 04:53:23 PM
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lazycruz
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thats Smart , be nervious check out ALL the pricing of glue foam and so on before you make up yer mind ...
you may want to check out keemlight its a kinda plastic panneling i prob spelled it wrong but i spell kinda like it sounds chem light ....nice easy to work with
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gibson 44ft
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04/19/2007 06:05:36 PM
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alreadygone
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There's really no definitive book or instructionals for houseboats, not much for any boat! Most everything inside is built and remodeled with standard home products. The seminars you can find at Home Depot and Lowes are about as good as any help you can get. Another source of instruction is to go to marinas and walk the houseboat docks, visit, ask questions, visit some more, nearly everyone is gonna have some recently completed project they will be dying to show/explain. You will find us friendly to the point of gregarious, helpful, and happy to show off our pride and joy. If you find a dock to be otherwise, you'll know it's not the dock you want to call home.
Bob
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I carry a gun because it's too tiring carrying a cop.
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04/19/2007 09:03:13 PM
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ted655
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Was there any insulation between the roof & ceiling? How about
some reflective mylar film first? Something else to consider
maybe. How about some LED recessed lighting? Wiring for that
"hugger" ceiling fan? Theres always those pesky "might as
wells"
I always put a layer of plastic sheeting above the
insulation/ceiling. In case of a spot leak it catches it before it
soaks the insulation or stains the ceiling. There should however be
a air space between the plastic & the underside of the roof or
it may rust from the bottom.
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