Allmand 31 Headliner Replacement

[jpr55]

I am in the process of purchasing an Allmand 31. It is in need of a new headliner or cleaning. I am checking to see if anyone has experience with replacing one. If so, where did you find one. How much work is it? How much will it cost? etc. etc.

My son came up with the idea of painting it with a heavy vinyl paint he got at a hardware store. He did something like this before on an old Ericson and from the pictures it looked pretty good. I never saw it personally.

Any suggestions?

[drfreddie]

I had the headliner all removed, sanded it and and clean white epoxy paint...looks great and really clean.

[sailingdog]

Or, if you plan on cruising longer term or living aboard, you can attach furring strips to the underside of the cabintop and build it out using thin marine plywood or bead board, and then use the space between for insulation and running wiring.