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210CCR headliner sagging problems

Last post 10-11-2008, 6:57 PM by Terry Sloan. 8 replies.
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  •  05-19-2008, 1:29 PM 47501

    210CCR headliner sagging problems

    I have a 1997 210CCR and the headliner was sagging when I took it out of dry storage. It started towards the end of last Summer but has dropped more now. Is there a "quick fix" for these things or will I have to replace the entire headliner.Oh, since it's all a 1 piece liner, it's a little loose on the side area next to the storage area by the wall of the cuddy. The liner stills looks good. I would love to be able to somehow re-glue or staple it back. Any suggestions?

     

    Thanks all!!


    Terry Sloan and Diane Alley
    1997 210CCR Volvo Penta 5.7 Duo Prop
    Chattanooga, Tn.
  •  05-19-2008, 2:13 PM 47508 in reply to 47501

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Terry - I think there was a problem with regluing but I am not positive on that - I know a few members have done complete overhauls on their headliner and it was job - I am sure someone will step in here to help you out.
    Rory Malner
    '95 250CR - 7.4L W/BIII
    "Parents Gone Wild"
  •  05-19-2008, 2:54 PM 47512 in reply to 47508

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Thanks for the reply Rory. I've kept it in dry storage since I bought it 2 seasons ago but now have it on the trailer and  getting ready to do "proper" cleanup that i couldn't get done at the marina. Hopefully the headliner won't cost as much as a tank of gas now.
    Terry Sloan and Diane Alley
    1997 210CCR Volvo Penta 5.7 Duo Prop
    Chattanooga, Tn.
  •  05-19-2008, 10:29 PM 47532 in reply to 47501

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Terry, the 250-CR's had a similar problem. Rather than trying to replace the headliner (BIG job) or trying to squirt more glue between the headliner and the deck (doesn't work for more than about a week), go to your favorite large, orange, box, retail giant that sells home improvement stuff.

    Buy a handful of stainless steel, phillips- or square drive-head screws (about 3/4-inch long) and an equal number of "screw caps" (a plastic cup-shaped "washer" that also has a cap that snaps onto it and covers the screw head) in a complimentary color to your headliner. Next, make yourself a square template of a dimension that suits your eye out of thick poster board (maybe, about a foot square) and drill a 3/16" hole in each of the corners. Stretch a string from the center top of the forward bulkhead to the center top point of the rearmost bulkhead in the cabin (along the centerline of the boat, but along the headliner). Place the template next to the string and mark the four holes. Move the template longitudinally and also laterally so that two of the drilled holes end up on two of the previously marked holes, then mark two more holes.

    Eventually, you'll have a pattern marked out over all the area that's sagging. Using the screws you bought, drive each one through the headliner and into the decking above. Put the cap on the screw and move to the next. Eventually, you will have an eye-pleasing grid of covered screws that will hold up the headliner.

    Some might suggest spraying 3-M Spray Adhesive behind the headliner (that's what Crownline originally used, I think), but I'm here to tell you, it doesn't stay.


    DILLIGAF
    (Does It Look Like I Give A _ _ _ _)

    1996 250-CR
  •  09-05-2008, 1:47 PM 54091 in reply to 47532

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Dave

    Great Idea.  I was not looking forward to ripping out my headliner and replacing (I have the same problem).  Do you know how thick the fibreglass is?  I am concerned about drilling completely through the ceiling/deck.

    Do you have to pre-drill for the screws? And did you use regular screws or self-tapping?

     Thanks for your help!

  •  09-06-2008, 6:58 AM 54139 in reply to 54091

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Good advice above--the problem is that once the headliner fabric is sagging, the foam behind is deteriorating, so even if you spray a 3M adhesive to glue it back up, the foam will keep getting worse and the same problem will happen.

    Other option would be to take it to an automotive upholstery shop--they may be able to make a new headliner from scratch. 

     


    Un-Civil-ized 2002 230BR, MX6.2 BIII on a Prestige Trailer. Moonstone/Amethyst with silver diamond graphics
  •  10-09-2008, 12:41 PM 55603 in reply to 54091

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    I haven't done my headliner yet as I was also worried about drilling holes into the ceiling/deck area. All I need is another rainstorm to leak through the holes (someone forgot to shut the hatch this Summer Embarrassed and a big storm hit but that's another story. Oh, Woolite, elbow grease and a large fan takes care of unwanted water problems in the cuddy by the way).
    Terry Sloan and Diane Alley
    1997 210CCR Volvo Penta 5.7 Duo Prop
    Chattanooga, Tn.
  •  10-10-2008, 10:20 PM 55654 in reply to 55603

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Terry,

    I have a 250 cr with the same problem. I went to walmart and found a clear "button" with a short cork screw on the back. I put a pattern on my liner with them so that it looks like buttons on a chair. I found them in the auto section, they are only like a dollar for 8 or10 alot less than a new head liner.  Bryan

  •  10-11-2008, 6:57 PM 55671 in reply to 55654

    Re: 210CCR headliner sagging problems

    Bryan & Kathy Scott:

    Terry,

    I have a 250 cr with the same problem. I went to walmart and found a clear "button" with a short cork screw on the back. I put a pattern on my liner with them so that it looks like buttons on a chair. I found them in the auto section, they are only like a dollar for 8 or10 alot less than a new head liner.  Bryan

    Bryan,

     

    Thank you, I will head down to Wally World in the morning and check it out. Headliners cost wayyyyy too much


    Terry Sloan and Diane Alley
    1997 210CCR Volvo Penta 5.7 Duo Prop
    Chattanooga, Tn.
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