SV 211 Replacement Carpet

[Corinthian]

RLS - This is a great write up on installing the snaps! Good suggestion at using a sample piece of carpet to practice installing the snaps too.

[RLS]

I am boxing the snap tool up right now. It should be back there soon.

[madboater2]

RLS, now that you have completed installing the snaps yourself. Would you tackle the job again yourself? I have new carpet from Corinthian also, the other 'guinea pig' for the SV211. I have the carpet but have not been able to get to try the snap install yet. My boat is still at the dealer having some service work completed. I see this being a challenge to line each snap up with out wrinkles in the curves especially. Your looks great, I relly like the look and texture of their carpet. It makes for a great update compared to the factory.

[RLS]

I would do it again. Each piece gets a little easier. I started in the bow and when I was done I went back and re-did the bow. Go slow and take your time. Order several extra snaps. Borrow the snap tool from Corinthian. I was by my self but for the larger pieces a second person would help. Just remember the pieces are going to be slightly different. Do not use the old pieces as patterns. My bow piece was slightly long. Remember to check the placement of all the snaps before you place the first on. You want to make sure none of the snaps will be on the binding. I found the all and pen work very well. You can feel the snaps through the carpet so it is pretty easy to find the center of the snap.

If you miss place a snap grill it out and start again. Just make sure the snap does not spin when you drill. If it does it can melt the carpet then you have a mess.