Boat carpet replacement.

[Bearly There]

Thanks Rich. I really appreciate hearing from someone who has had it installed.
We'll probably go with the online pattern to save a few dollars.
if you are anywhere near Fays Boatyard in early May and you hear loud swearing, you'll know I'm installing the snaps.
Thanks everyone.

[Rich]

I'm in view of Fay's, so I'll probably hear you!

One hint, get a GOOD snap crimp tool, one similar to this one:
http://www.snapincarpet.com/ecommerc....cfm?item_id=9

Or rent one.

The lesser types that you see in hardware shops, home depot, or even west marine won't do the job.

A boat neighbor went through two or three of the cheaper ones before borrowing a proper tool to finish his self install snap in job.

A tool similar to this one seemed to be junk and won't do the job:
https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-...tool--15543663
By the time you put enough pressure on it (it wasn't always possible) the tool would bend, and the crimps would often be less than satisfactory.

[ishoot308]

Completely agree with what Rich says regarding the right snap tool. I also highly recommend you only use all stainless steel snaps. They are hard to find but will outlast and work a lot better than the low quality snaps sold at most places. I buy mine here...http://www.sailrite.com/

Good Luck!

Dan

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Originally Posted by Bearly There

Thanks Rich. I really appreciate hearing from someone who has had it installed.
We'll probably go with the online pattern to save a few dollars.
if you are anywhere near Fays Boatyard in early May and you hear loud swearing, you'll know I'm installing the snaps.
Thanks everyone.

I'm also at Fay's and installed snaps on new carpet last year. I bought the tool offered by snap in carpet for that purpose. If you need an assist or to borrow the tool please PM me.