Wheelhouse Finishes With Hull Liner

[Grady300]

Originally I was going to sand and paint everything that wasn't clear finished mahogany. But now I am thinking about using some hull liner in select areas that would save a lot of time prepping for a nice paint job. Problem is I know nothing about the pros and cons after install how it holds up in the long term and what problems if any to look for. I see this stuff all the time on other factory built boats. I'm thinking of using the hull liner on the upper side/window walls and the windshield frames. Maybe the roof which will have a bit of mahogany framing. All cabinet boxes will be painted with mahogany door/drawer faces. Both bulkhead faces will be panted as well as the helm.
I am curious as to how others are finishing their wheelhouse interior? Anyone have any pros & cons about Hull Liner

[Todd j]

Do you have a specific product in mind?  is the hull liner similar to what we used to call zolotone, or at least similar in appearance?

[Rbob]

Dont do the Hull Liner, it will save too much time, look great and the rest of us will have boat envy!

They have different colors but this may be the stuff:

https://www.yourautotrim.com/sabemahu.html?msclkid=f4d50e4fe8ab1fbf4b316eda76b81d5d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop%20All%20ID%27s%20DT%2FTab%2FMobile&utm_term=4587093795446382&utm_content=All%20ID%27s

[Brian.Dixon]

Dont do the Hull Liner, it will save too much time, look great and the rest of us will have boat envy!

They have different colors but this may be the stuff:

][https://www.yourautotrim.com/sabemahu.html?msclkid=f4d50e4fe8ab1fbf4b316eda76b81d5d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop%20All%20ID%27s%20DT%2FTab%2FMobile&utm_term=4587093795446382&utm_content=All%20ID%27s[/b]

Try this link: Hull Liner

[Rbob]

Thats way better, how did you do that?

[Brian.Dixon]

Not sure how to type it without turning into a real link, so a pic is attached.  Note where the actual url is and where the link name/text is:

Defending the Republic!

[Rbob]

Its all about the brackets.

[Todd j]

Do you have a specific product in mind?  is the hull liner similar to what we used to call zolotone, or at least similar in appearance?

I feel kinda silly after seeing what this stuff is.  I think someone recently did this as you described.  It looked good.  I wonder if we needed to let the window guys know we would like to use this?

[Grady300]

Dont do the Hull Liner, it will save too much time, look great and the rest of us will have boat envy!

They have different colors but this may be the stuff:

][https://www.yourautotrim.com/sabemahu.html?msclkid=f4d50e4fe8ab1fbf4b316eda76b81d5d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shop%20All%20ID%27s%20DT%2FTab%2FMobile&utm_term=4587093795446382&utm_content=All%20ID%27s[/b]

Try this link: Hull Liner

yep something just like that. I haven't done my research yet mbut will very soon. i have been moving to a different house the last week.

[Grady300]

Do you have a specific product in mind?  is the hull liner similar to what we used to call zolotone, or at least similar in appearance?

I feel kinda silly after seeing what this stuff is.  I think someone recently did this as you described.  It looked good.  I wonder if we needed to let the window guys know we would like to use this?

I think they have from fairly thin single ply to foam backed. They suggest a 3-M spray glue which i am sure holds well. I just wonder if there would be any issues down the road with the moister between the liner and the ply in the glue joint

[Todd j]

I have been under the impression that fiber glassed, 3 coats of epoxy, covered ply would be impervious to moisture.  That being said, no telling what could grow on the outermost layer of cured epoxy and 3m.  I think the hull liner would add a warmth and sound deadening quality that would make it worth while. 
  My Wallas needs to run once a month, that would help dry the house and cuddy.  We have used Dry z air products in the camper.  This should help in the boat too.  Mine will live outside.
   
BTW it was Djeffrey in Pagosa Springs, Co. that I was thinking of.  Looks like he used the grey hull liner in the house everywhere he had windows as you described.

[Brian.Dixon]

I've never heard of any rot or moisture related issues with hull liner ... except on boats with unrepaired cracks and leaks that let the rain in, and even then, it's more of a mildew issue ... not wood rot or anything similar.  People that have the hull liner love it.  As for keeping the boat dry inside, including during storage, that's a good idea for ALL boats, liner or not.  I would not hesitate to use hull liner.  I wouldn't clamp a window frame onto it though.  Better to have window frames clamping the wood itself ... better seal.

[Grady300]

I have been under the impression that fiber glassed, 3 coats of epoxy, covered ply would be impervious to moisture.  That being said, no telling what could grow on the outermost layer of cured epoxy and 3m.  I think the hull liner would add a warmth and sound deadening quality that would make it worth while. 
  My Wallas needs to run once a month, that would help dry the house and cuddy.  We have used Dry z air products in the camper.  This should help in the boat too.  Mine will live outside.
   
BTW it was Djeffrey in Pagosa Springs, Co. that I was thinking of.  Looks like he used the grey hull liner in the house everywhere he had windows as you described.

Thanks!  I will have to go back and look through his thread closer. I wasn't clear enough in my post, my only concern is what may happen between the epoxy and the 3mm as you say. I'm not worried about the epoxy failing.

[Todd j]

I've never heard of any rot or moisture related issues with hull liner ... except on boats with unrepaired cracks and leaks that let the rain in, and even then, it's more of a mildew issue ... not wood rot or anything similar.  People that have the hull liner love it.  As for keeping the boat dry inside, including during storage, that's a good idea for ALL boats, liner or not.  I would not hesitate to use hull liner.  I wouldn't clamp a window frame onto it though.  Better to have window frames clamping the wood itself ... better seal.

  Clamping over the hull liner sure would look clean.   It wouldn’t have occurred  to me that it could be a problem for the window seal.  Then again, I have no idea how the windows seal

[Brian.Dixon]

I've never heard of any rot or moisture related issues with hull liner ... except on boats with unrepaired cracks and leaks that let the rain in, and even then, it's more of a mildew issue ... not wood rot or anything similar.  People that have the hull liner love it.  As for keeping the boat dry inside, including during storage, that's a good idea for ALL boats, liner or not.  I would not hesitate to use hull liner.  I wouldn't clamp a window frame onto it though.  Better to have window frames clamping the wood itself ... better seal.

  Clamping over the hull liner sure would look clean.   It wouldn’t have occurred  to me that it could be a problem for the window seal.  Then again, I have no idea how the windows seal

Different manufacturers are different ... I would say that if the caulk is on the exterior face, that clamping over the hull liner on the interior should be fine, no?  Maybe it's a non-issue, but I just wouldn't want rain and spray getting past the window to the hull liner.  Probably a non-issue...