Galley flooring

[John Langford]

Does anyone know the brand name of the grey industrial rubber floor covering used in the galley of the MK IIs?

[Stu Jackson]

Hi, John, hope all is well with you.

I did a search on rubber, for g&g, and here's what I found:  http://c34.org/bbs/index.php?topic=1970.0

Good luck.

[Ron Hill]

John : The vinyl galley floor covering is called "Loincoin" and the cheapest place to get it is from the Catalina factory!!  Ron

[John Langford]

Thanks everyone. I had done a search for galley flooring etc but didn't turn up the excellent thread that you passed on Stu. BTW, I think "Loncoin" is a little more consoling then "loincoin"    I am checking for local suppliers before turning to Catalina.

Since you asked Stu, the folks in Victoria are enjoying one of the best sailing summers on record. The sun just keeps on shining and down here near the Strait of Juan de Fuca there is even good wind.

[John Langford]

This just in from Lonseal, the makers of the galley flooring material in the MK IIs:

Hi John,

Thank you for your interest in Lonseal's flooring products.  You can purchase direct from us; please see pricing below:

LonCoin I, 1 roll (6' x 60') = 40 sq yds x $22.80 = $912.00 FOB Carson, CA

Less than 40 sq yds = $25.65

If you would like to place an order we'll need to know the color name and number, the size piece you need in sq yds and how you would like to handle the payment.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Regards,
Lisa Riggs
lisa@lonseal.com

Please note: we have grey Lonseal loncoin 1 in the galley if you are interested in ordering.

[Craig Illman]

John - How do you plan to stick it down?

Craig

[John Langford]

Good question. I actually plan to replace the small piece of carpet in the aft cabin with the "Loncoin". We use the aft cabin for strorage only and the carpet is getting a bit worn. I would probably try basic silicon sealant so that I could get it off if necessary. The piece in the galley is screwed down and sealed at the edges with silicon sealant.

I am open to better ideas.

[Craig Illman]

That sounds reasonable, I wasn't aware of how it was attached on the Mark II's. Their website talked about contact cement or some other adhesives that didn't sound like something we'd ever want to do on our boats. My sole's pretty beat up at the bottom of the steps and galley after years of charter use. Replacing those areas with this product makes more sense than investing in new pieces of teak&holley plywood.

Craig

[Ron Hill]

Guys : I removed my teak/holly sole and used it as a pattern to cut my "Loincoin" to the correct size.  Drilled the holes in the same places as they were before and then installed the loincoin right over the teak/holly sole with the same screws!!
 
That was 3 years ago.  I didn't do any sealing of the edges and they have NOT curled up.  It's a great anti skid for wet feet when it raining/damp out in the cockpit.  A thought.

[Rick Johnson]

Ron, can you post a picture of what the new flooring looks like?  I'm thinking I might need to replacing my flooring soon and I like this idea.

Thanks,

Rick

[Ron Hill]

Rick : Will do, but not until mid Oct.  I don't have the capability with me (out sailing for 6 weeks) to put the pictures on the net and the hi speed necessary to transmit them.   

[captran]

I replaced the loincoin flooring 2 years ago on Voyager.  (the original flooring was discolored from the underside of the rug after it sat for weeks wet).  It was $50 a square yard and bought two from Catalina, so if you can get it direct from the factory at 25 thats a great deal.  I used a waterproof marine adhesive, although I don't recall the name.  I do have a pic but I'd have to see if I can scan it at work to put in digital format.  I was very pleased with the result.