Headlining removal on 43DS or similar c.2003

[markevans]

Hi folks.

I've remember seeing various comments about headlining in associated work but now can't find how this can be removed and replaced. Do I have to start in one part of the saloon?

At present I only need to access this to repair a line clutch above the companionway on the starboard/galley side.

Any tips or pointers to previous threads appreciated.

Thanks.

[alenka]

Mark,

The head lining is held up mainly by industrial velcro, but there is an element of inter-locking woodwork.  Difficult to explain.

I had to remove the aft port side panel to fix a small leak from the traveller bolts. I found pulling on the left side of the panel detached the velcro and then it could be moved further to the left to disengage it from the inter-locking wood part. The starboard side is probably a mirror arrangement - try pulling the right side of the panel down.

The glue on my velcro pads had also started to dry out so these were re-glued back in place with contact adhesive and so far the panels are still up there! 

[svejk]

Starting with the panels most outboard pry gently on the outboard edge.  These are fastened with velcro and tabbed into the next section.  Once that is removed you'll see small philips head screws on the exposed tabs.  Remove those and continue in his fashion.

At least his is how is on a SO 37.

[markevans]

Thanks Alenka and Svejk. I'll give that a go on the weekend and good to know for future reference.

[cayoloco]

If the outer retainers get damaged in the removal of the headliner, the Velcro retainers are called Dual Lock by 3M. I've replaced these Dual Lock retainers around my boat and they really work well. www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B07C1WW11V/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542210173&sr=8-3&keywords=dual+lock+3m+velcro

[alenka]

Cayoloco,

Thanks for this info.  I have had several panels come lose in the past and the replacement velcro the engineers used proved to be useless, lasting less than one season.

The weak link is the glue used to attach the strips.  As the original stuff has lasted 12 years or more its worth having a roll onboard even if the price is a tad high.