Glued-up Carpet/Cloth Removal

[DivinaVitae]

My wife and I are refitting a 1985 Hunter 40. In several areas of the interior, Hunter glued a decorative thin pile carpet of nappy cloth to the liner/hull.

Is there a known and preferred method to remove this material from the liner/hull?

Thank you for your time!

Rick

[Seymore]

No doubt that's a rubber glue. Spray it liberally with WD40, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and the carpet should lift off. Clean up residual glue with WD40 and paper towels.

Residual WD40 should evaporate after a couple of days.

[senormechanico]

Most adhesives respond to heat.
Try a hair dryer and follow closely behind it pulling off the mouse fur.

[DivinaVitae]

Thank you for the replys! You guys are always so helpful! On our next visit to the boat, we will put your suggestions into practice and report back! Thanks again!

[a64pilot]

Add Goo gone to your list of things to try, but WD-40 is a better solvent than many think, and it's safe for just about anything.