Fiberglass headliner replacement

[leveche420]

I am in the middle of my sc31 total refit project and i am considerimg replacing the original fiberglass/gelcoat headliner as it has spider/stress cracks, doesnt seem to be strongly attached to the deck (boat cealing) and i dont like it because i cant see the deck (interior side)... Plus all deck hardware is attached to it and the deck so if i had a leak the water will be hard to detect and it will go everywhere...

Anyways i was wondering if anyone has faced or is facing the replacement of the interior headliner.

Thanks!

See details on the project at http://doctorsailboat.com

[atoll]

Originally Posted by leveche420

I am in the middle of my sc31 total refit project and i am considerimg replacing the original fiberglass/gelcoat headliner as it has spider/stress cracks, doesnt seem to be strongly attached to the deck (boat cealing) and i dont like it because i cant see the deck (interior side)... Plus all deck hardware is attached to it and the deck so if i had a leak the water will be hard to detect and it will go everywhere...

Anyways i was wondering if anyone has faced or is facing the replacement of the interior headliner.

Thanks!

See details on the project at http://doctorsailboat.com

stress cracks can be sanded ,regelcoated then sanded and polished out

deck fittings that are leaking just need lifting and rebedding with butyl tape.

removing a moulded grp headliner that is part of the structure is not something i would undertake lightly as you will need to laminate stringers to the underside of the coach roof and cabin sides to replace with another headliner

[carlosproa]

As long as you have a good plan and follow thru, should be no problem. Be aware I have met too many people getting discouraged after taking the headliners of their boat. Most end up selling the boat and moving on. Also a good advice for the wife not to see that...it can leave emotional scars[emoji41]

[leveche420]

Thank you! That's part of the problem, i do not have a plan... Yet... I am just trying to see whats the best option. Keep it or remove it...

[atoll]

Originally Posted by leveche420

Thank you! That's part of the problem, i do not have a plan... Yet... I am just trying to see whats the best option. Keep it or remove it...

some photos would be helpful if you want advice.
there is a big difference between a structural moulded in liner as you find on many boats to laminated liners that have been put in just for a cosmetic finish