Re-carpet your boat for under $150!

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Re-carpet your boat for under $150!

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Go Midwest Fishing

Күн бұрын

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@williammyers6766 8 ай бұрын

You did a really quality job on it. Now you just need to teach dad how to take care of it.

@GoMidwestFishing 7 ай бұрын

Haha.. that will never happen. I will just have to redo the carpet every few years because its sitting out in the rain and snow right now without a cover. Somethings will never change..

@Infernoz04 2 ай бұрын

Great job man I bet he was thrilled

@jonpatterson5668 3 жыл бұрын

Its really a testament to how good marine grade plywood actually is, I would have thought the wood would have been completely rotted

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon. I thought for sure I was going to replace a lot of wood. All I had to do is dry it out and most of it was good to go. Thanks for watching.

@trentriver Ай бұрын

I redid mine and put new marine plywood in it 15 years ago and now I am redoing the carpet - the marine plywood is still 100% good!

@trentriver Ай бұрын

I have that exact boat that I did 15 years ago and am redoing today.

@GoMidwestFishing Ай бұрын

Nice. Its a very easy boat to work on.

@yooper5638 9 ай бұрын

I'm now doing the same thing with my 2006 Lowe 16.5' aluminum fishing boat. The boards are all still good, so I can re-use them. But I'll have to replace the driver's seat. Keeping it docked 24/7 for five straight summers without a mooring cover (not available for this boat) took its toll. The carpeting was not as bad as your dad's, but it was bad enough. I'm wondering if fiberglassing the boards before putting the new carpet down would be worth the trouble. So far, $0 spent, but I'll have to get a new seat, carpet, glue, etc. Hope I can keep it to around $350. It's only November, so I won't be using the boat until April or May. I have lots of time.

@GoMidwestFishing 9 ай бұрын

If you leave your boat out in the weather, then it probably wouldn't hurt to do something to protect it. A simple water sealant might be much easier to do. Something like Thompsons water seal. Just paint it on and your done. Good luck!

@joedonuts13 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 Crestliner Fish Hawk that will need new carpet in the next few years. I'm starting to do some research and I ran across your video. Thanks for the simplified explanation and your workshop looks great!

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

That Crestliner is an awesome boat. It was actually quite easy and cheap to restore this boat. All it takes is a few days of your time and you could save a ton of money doing it yourself. I love having heated shop. Its the main reason I bought the house that I have. I can do projects all winter long. Thanks for all your comments.

@drewwilson145 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for actually showing how to. So many videos don't. Good video.

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment. Glad to help.

@OutsidewithTom 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome restoration, almost like a new boat again! 👍

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It really did make the boat look nice, and didn't cost a whole lot.

@chriswhiteley1829 3 жыл бұрын

You're an amazing son and you did a great job. I know your dad was very pleased. When you get older change is hard to take and not knowing where your cushion is or the rope isn't the same colour can confuse us old F.........rs. Thanks for sharing!

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! I know he appreciates it, even if it doesn't look like it. He still fishes with his 25 cent fishing pole from a garage sale, despite all the new poles I have bought him. Sometimes, its just hard to change.

@WesLovelace 5 жыл бұрын

That's quite a refinish...Good to sea a protective cover!!

@GoMidwestFishing 5 жыл бұрын

It turns out he always had a cover but never used it.

@SlayermikeFishingandMORE 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, What a transformation! Awesome job on this one!

@GoMidwestFishing 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. I was quite pleased with it myself.

@nicklevesque4687 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Doing the same to my boat, now I know how

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. Its actually quite simple as long as the floor underneath is solid. Good luck on your build!

@jeffjones4006 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, taking care of your dad, good boy

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

He took me fishing all my life. He deserved it. Thanks for watching.

@robertdoyen5434 3 жыл бұрын

That is great what you did for your Dad in only 4 days great job 👏

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Now if I can only convince him to keep his boat covered, I shouldn't have to do it again. It really shows what mother nature will do over time.

@genegornick5034 Жыл бұрын

You need to get him a carport

@johnmoore359 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on that boat

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. It was a fun project

@oldschoolhawking8191 28 күн бұрын

Awesome job, looks new. Too bad you can't garage it.🤔

@GoMidwestFishing 21 күн бұрын

If it was my boat, it would be in the garage. I'm sure it will need new carpet again in the future. Thanks for stopping by.

@KELLEYSrUS 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job and that timeline was impressive.

@KELLEYSrUS 4 жыл бұрын

Also, awesome Packers chair.

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment, and the fact that you like the packer chair. I think I have gotten more comments on that chair, than the video itself!

@do6472 2 жыл бұрын

4 days? Boats must be really simple now. Took me 2 weeks an a bunch of weekends to recarpet a 1982 Alumacraft lunker classic.

@AN-kg4ei 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is dual console which I'm dreading pulling the boxes/dash out....

@goodson77784 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that.

@jpangling6019 2 жыл бұрын

Great video....I have the same boat and plan on tackling this project this winter. My carpet is in much nicer shape then your pops' but my wood is bad. I also have some soft spots in the floor.

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your project. I got off easy with the wood being solid. Sounds like you will have a little more work to do.

@fatfreemilk7954 Жыл бұрын

hey did u end up replacing your floor? if so how was it I have the same boat as well and my floor is rotted was it fairly simple to replace the only part I'm worried about is the back because its where the wood goes under the sides and I'm not sure how to get to it. any tips would be great thanks.

@jpangling6019 Жыл бұрын

@@fatfreemilk7954 Not yet, I have carpet & picking up new marine plywood tomorrow & then getting everything started on Tuesday.

@fatfreemilk7954 Жыл бұрын

@@jpangling6019 okay if u don't mind once u are done let me know how u did the back half.

@nquewezance 3 жыл бұрын

$428 cdn for two 4x8 marine grade plywood. I just started tearing out the rug n plywood from my 03 pro v.. I’m goin vinyl but great video

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

I know! These wood prices are getting ridiculous. I've just heard some people saying that prices are finally going back down. Good luck on the restore.

@AN-kg4ei 2 жыл бұрын

would love to see pics/details of the vinyl job.

@huntfishtrap Жыл бұрын

You are a good son!

@GoMidwestFishing Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@AN-kg4ei 2 жыл бұрын

did you use SS staples or is that considered overkill? Great video and thanks for sharing. Looking at doing my carpet also and half hoping I can use it as a template in a few pieces.

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Randy. I just used regular staples. I've never had any issues with them. They are usually underneath the boards where they are not exposed to water. Good luck on your project.

@theangrybass3389 2 жыл бұрын

No better feeling than a restored car or boat. Would like to know the type of glue and carpet and where you ordered from

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I got the carpet from Menards. Its just indoor/outdoor carpet. They now sell auto/marine carpet. I bought some for my new boat project and it was only like $0.59/sq ft. It comes in a 6 foot wide roll instead of 12 feet. Menards sells the buckets of glue right there where you buy the carpet. Make sure the glue says "for indoor/outdoor carpet."

@50hellkat2 2 жыл бұрын

I had to go have a shower just looking at that carpet being removed.

@etiger100 Жыл бұрын

Did your casting deck just screw down or was there rivets to cut out as well ? Thanks

@GoMidwestFishing Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed. It was just screwed down, but the screw heads were hard to find because they are buried into the carpet.

@coloradogix5016 2 жыл бұрын

On the pieces that you had to screw down, were you able to hide the screws under the carpet, like it was from the factory? I’m doing pretty much this exact project, and I can’t figure out how to hide the screws.

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I think your asking about the boards we carpeted and then screwed down. We put the carpet on the board, then put them in place and screwed them down right through the carpet. The screw heads get buried down into the carpet and you don't even see them. Believe me, I tried to remove a couple screws and couldn't easily find them.

@nicholasboyd7658 4 жыл бұрын

When you installed the floor carpet did you role the edges on the sides or just cut it? Great job!

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for the comment. We cut the carpet a few inches bigger than it needs to be, then started gluing it down. When we got to the edge, we pushed the corner tight and cut it with a razor. It does not go up the side of the boat.

@09ironman1 Жыл бұрын

What Staples and staple gun you use

@GoMidwestFishing Жыл бұрын

I used a rigid staple gun from home depot. It used narrow crowned staples. I believe they were 1/2 inch staples. Just make sure the staples are shorter than the thickness of your wood.

@50hellkat2 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if there is an alternative to carpet?

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

There sure is. A vinyl flooring is popular right now. My Father-in Law ripped out all the carpet and wood flooring in his boat and installed a solid aluminum floor and painted it.

@lonnyfuller7830 Жыл бұрын

I would have changed out the wood with aluminum to save weight and eliminate rot .

@GoMidwestFishing Жыл бұрын

Hi Lonny. My Father-in law did that with his boat. It was a big project and obviously cost a whole lot more, but looks really nice. My Dad just needed a quick and cheap update to his boat, and since he was funding it, that's what he got.

@lonnyfuller7830 Жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing sorry didn't mean for that to come off as critical. It looks a job well.done

@kennethjoerg3205 3 жыл бұрын

How much glue did you use?

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth. It didn't take much glue. I used less than half of that bucket of glue.

@jadeitejunkie 3 ай бұрын

Wow anyone that treats a boat like that doesn't deserve to have one. It's not that hard to put a cover on them.

@anthonybyrket6319 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get your carpet from

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony. I got this carpet from Menards. They sell a auto/marine carpet that is only $0.59/sq foot. Its actually pretty decent stuff.

@anthonybyrket6319 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing thanks man i appreciate that

@richierich7392 3 жыл бұрын

YOU NEED TO LET THE GLUE DRY BEFORE YOU ROLL AND STAPLE THE EDGES.

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

@enddockboyoutdoors748 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the carpet from and what carpet is it?

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I got that carpet from Menards. It was fairly cheap. It is an indoor/outdoor carpet. Don't get the cheapest stuff. Its too thin and the glue goes right through it. Technically you should get a marine grade carpet, but I've used this carpet several times now without any issues.

@largemammaloutdoors4503 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of hinges are those

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

I re-used the hinges that originally came with the boat, so I'm not sure exactly what kind they are, but I'm assuming they are marine grade.

@largemammaloutdoors4503 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing damn it! Thanks anyway

@largemammaloutdoors4503 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing nice job on the redo too

@chevysaregr8 2 жыл бұрын

Mudders

@robinstewart6510 2 жыл бұрын

Why carpet? Carpet for applications like this is quickly going the way of the dinosaur. Most are now using woven marine-grade vinyl flooring.

@GoMidwestFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin. I see many of the new boats with that vinyl covering. I realize the advantages of it, but I still like the carpet better.. for now.

@robinstewart6510 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing .. To be honest, I kind of like carpet better too. Perhaps that's because I've had carpet in vans, boat, campers, and similar. That said, my pontoon boat came with vinyl flooring, so I'll live with it.

@goodson77784 3 жыл бұрын

note to self: do not move to Minnesota

@GoMidwestFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Its not that bad for 3 months of the year.

@goodson77784 3 жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing sounds like Montana! LOL

@brianreinke5855 4 жыл бұрын

wow dad wasnt impressed or happy

@cgsbff 4 жыл бұрын

I liked everything about your video except for the music.

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment. I've been putting less music in my videos lately. Its all an experiment until I get it right.

@88BassAddict 4 жыл бұрын

And that chair

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

@@88BassAddict Yes, it is an awesome chair. Thanks.

@richierich7392 3 жыл бұрын

All that work and all he cares about is his old cushion.

@brianreinke5855 4 жыл бұрын

goog video buy cant give like because of cheese idiot chair lol

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. I've been wondering why no one liked the chair in the boat... then I watched the video again and realized my Packer chair was in the background! That was actually a Christmas gift from my younger brother who passed away 2 years ago. So it will probably be in my possession for a long time as a nice reminder of him. So now you can give me a like and feel terrible about bad mouthing my awesome Packer chair. (Just giving you a hard time. You're probably a Viking fan)

@brianreinke5855 4 жыл бұрын

@@GoMidwestFishing i do apologize because i didnt realize that i am sorry for you loss its tough i loss a brother also so i will just say no to vikings im a BEARS fan lol

@GoMidwestFishing 4 жыл бұрын

@@brianreinke5855 No need to apologize. A Bears fan would have been my second guess. I'm sorry to hear about your brother as well. I still miss my brother everyday, but its nice to have little reminders of him.