Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 So im soon going to be replacing the carpet under the gunnel on my Hewes as it is getting old and tearing apart. No idea what I am going to do though. Carpet-less, SeaDek, or just replace with new carpet. Anyone done anything cool and interesting to the under gunnel ? Just trying to get ideas. I was thinking just buying more carpet and cutting it to the fit. Would be cool to hear some of your opinions and ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 I just did mine with seadek and really happy with it. Getting the old glue off was a challenge but was solved using a heat gun. If you go that route use the heat cautiously so you dont gouge the gel coat; just take your time. Also if you keep an eye out for sales you can get a 39"x77" sheet for around $110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, Limitless said: I just did mine with seadek and really happy with it. Getting the old glue off was a challenge but was solved using a heat gun. If you go that route use the heat cautiously so you dont gouge the gel coat; just take your time. Also if you keep an eye out for sales you can get a 39"x77" sheet for around $110. Did you have to remove the rod holders ? Or did you go around them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 I removed the rod holders and used the old carpet as a pattern. That let me cut the seadek exactly around the rod holders. You could just take one off and use it as a pattern with some good measuring. I was going to take them all off and just put the the new cover as a solid sheet, but I finally realized that I would never get the holders back in the original screw holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Limitless said: I removed the rod holders and used the old carpet as a pattern. That let me cut the seadek exactly around the rod holders. You could just take one off and use it as a pattern with some good measuring. I was going to take them all off and just put the the new cover as a solid sheet, but I finally realized that I would never get the holders back in the original screw holes. How was the gelcoat underneath the carpet ? Was it in good condition or did you see any Bad signs. Those carpets can hold moisture and what not and I wonder how mine could be under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorgerivadeneira Posted April 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 On 4/11/2019 at 10:22 AM, Limitless said: I just did mine with seadek and really happy with it. Getting the old glue off was a challenge but was solved using a heat gun. If you go that route use the heat cautiously so you dont gouge the gel coat; just take your time. Also if you keep an eye out for sales you can get a 39"x77" sheet for around $110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 The gel coat under the old carpet was in good shape, no problems at all. The sheet I got was the 38 x 77 so it would provide the length and width needed for 2 panels. Regular price for it was $150 but on sale for $109 around Christmas. Check on ebay maybe for a deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blewbyu Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 I found a place in Georgia that will replicate the carpets with the Hewes logo embroidered any color. Just send old one and they will use as a template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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