DIY: NEW PILOT HOUSE CARPET

Now that all our major projects engine-wise, are completed, I think I can safely put new carpet in the Pilot House.  I have been making do with some old used carpet that I salvaged and installed, on the spur of the moment, late one night on the eve of our launch a few years ago.  It has served us well, and has taken the brunt of the abuse of oil, grease, paint, and varnish spills and damage that any number of tools can do. I have always said I will not put new carpet down until all these major improvements are completed.  We have even installed new lighter aluminium framed engine hatch covers, so I think it's time.

I have something very specific in mind though.  I am looking for the colour that in the late 60s and early 70s they called "Harvest Gold".  It mostly came in Shag Carpet, which I certainly don't want (yuck),  but I do want that colour.  Believe it or not, I think it is coming back around again.  I saw a lovely sculptured wave pattern in this exact colour when I was down South last winter, so I am hoping it will show up here soon.  Or I will buy it there and haul it home.  I have my heart set on this exact pattern and colour and I am not willing to settle for anything else.  Even if I have to order it in. 

So, if anyone sees any real "Harvest Gold" carpet.  Let me know where and I'll run and have a look at it. 

I think I better also make a custom fitted tarp to put down, over the new carpet, around the hatch opening, when the engine hatches get opened " just in case".  That's one more thing to do before I get rid of my commercial sewing machine. 

 

 

ANOTHER SEWING PROJECT