sbu22
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- Viking 43 Double Cabin '76
For several reasons (general grunge, new wiring, etc.) I removed the original headliner in the saloon. Now I’m in the planning phase for restoration.
The attached pics show the stripped cabin ceiling. You can see the plywood “bows” that laterally cross the overhead. They are approx 1 ¼” deep.
My plan is to overlay the lateral bows with ¼” (?) or so finished teak, mahogany – in other words, presentable wood. In addition, I will add a centerline base to match the depth of the bows. This will later accommodate an overhead grab rail that extends fore to aft in the saloon.
After building/overlaying the bows and new centerline piece, I intend to fabricated infill upholstered panels to cover the overhead spaces. I wind up with several 24-30” wide by 50” spaces between the bows. These are intended to accept the upholstered panels, anchored with 3M dual lock on blocks built to the elevation of the finished bows minus 1/4” or so. Puck LEDs will finish it off.
The goal is to create a bit of “old school” showing the structure while, at the same time, sparing me the tedious chore of ripping out the overhead to install my next great idea that requires wiring or whatever to transit the saloon overhead. I should mention that I am one of those that has a flybridge. Having removable ceiling panels seems like a good solution.
Last – what material to use for the backing? The foam backed vinyl or whatever seems like the way to go. The problem is that there is a 3-4” camber from centerline to side. The automotive stuff I’ve looked at is either a heat and bend to fit or else rigid.
Appreciate any suggestions.
The attached pics show the stripped cabin ceiling. You can see the plywood “bows” that laterally cross the overhead. They are approx 1 ¼” deep.
My plan is to overlay the lateral bows with ¼” (?) or so finished teak, mahogany – in other words, presentable wood. In addition, I will add a centerline base to match the depth of the bows. This will later accommodate an overhead grab rail that extends fore to aft in the saloon.
After building/overlaying the bows and new centerline piece, I intend to fabricated infill upholstered panels to cover the overhead spaces. I wind up with several 24-30” wide by 50” spaces between the bows. These are intended to accept the upholstered panels, anchored with 3M dual lock on blocks built to the elevation of the finished bows minus 1/4” or so. Puck LEDs will finish it off.
The goal is to create a bit of “old school” showing the structure while, at the same time, sparing me the tedious chore of ripping out the overhead to install my next great idea that requires wiring or whatever to transit the saloon overhead. I should mention that I am one of those that has a flybridge. Having removable ceiling panels seems like a good solution.
Last – what material to use for the backing? The foam backed vinyl or whatever seems like the way to go. The problem is that there is a 3-4” camber from centerline to side. The automotive stuff I’ve looked at is either a heat and bend to fit or else rigid.
Appreciate any suggestions.