Sagging Headliner

[servdiv]

I have a 2015 409 and the headliner panel on the port side just as you come down the steps is sagging which has a couple of plastic caps which I assume cover screws and want to be able to secure the panel tighter, any and all thoughts are most welcome...Kevin

[zaphod]

Sounds like it has come unsecured somewhere underneath. Your best bet is to take the panel down and see what was holding the sagging section in place and go from there.

[captbillh]

I tried 3m 15 lb velcro strips but ended up using screws with white caps that are similar to what is used on the outside panels.

[captbillh]

The initial panel was at the compression post but lately the starboard next to the steps is coming down. If that continues I will apply the screw fix to that also.

[servdiv]

Thanks to all, I will pull the white caps and hope there is a screw underneath and go from there...

[maxsydney]

I just addressed this issue on my SO37 (2005). I used a water based bonding agent (Selleys 500ml Kwik Grip Waterbased Contact Adhesive) which had the advantage (in this case) of long drying time (and no fumes) and used where I could not access the underneath headboard surface:

* wipe down surfaces to remove most of the dust / padding (where you can)
* generously apply a coating to the liner
* immediately push it up against the headboard surface, then allow it to sag down again. Now both surfaces have a layer of the bonding agent
* wait for agent to become sticky (can says 20 mins but I waited about 40)
* now push the liner into the headboard and jam something to keep the pressure on ( I used some narrow deck cushions)
* let it set for a few days

So far so good....

[servdiv]

Thank you...

[moonshadow]

I am having the same sagging headliner issues on my 2014 boat. I am thinking of just gently drilling through the headliner and using stainless steel screws with white caps into the overhead. Other than using short screws and looking for wires would you think this would be a safe approach?

[Evening Star]

I used a stainless screw and screw cap in our forward cabin to secure a headliner for which the Velcro would not hold.   I sourced both the screw and screw cap from Jeanneau.  I would pull the headliner to check that you are screwing into an area where the headliner is flush with the coachroof.  There are ribs and cable runs which are recessed and pads where the Velcro is placed which are flush.  You want to screw into a flush area. I have not done this in the main cabin yet as we aren’t to that point yet, but also because I can’t figure out how to pull the panels down and I don’t want to damage them. 

[MartyB]

Oe can get typical SS screws at a local hardware store.
Caps at a local chandlery in 3-5 colors. Possibly also at a fabric or crafts store too.
Just make sure you are screwing into an area with balsa, foam, or equal cored area. Make sure screws are not too long.

Marty