bolsters

[Veg]

Has anyone had their bolsters re-done or re-upholstered? The ones on my 2900 Open are showing their age and I wonder how to best find someone for the job, especially in my area where they're not as common - most boats around here are typical express cruisers or aft cabin MYs.

 

[Gregory S]

I had mine done a few years ago. Took them to an upholstery shop, picked the white vinyl from samples . They came out just like the originals.

 

[Mike McManus]

any qualified canvas & upholstery shop can do it

 

[Sandy]

I have mine redone every few/several years as all the fishing activity takes a bit of a toll on them. If the backing happens to be (wet) plywood I suggest using that as a template for replacements fashioned out of PVC trim board like the Azek I used while they are removed from the boat. Waterproof PVC should last forever or the life of your boat, whichever comes 1st.

http://www.yellowpages.com/stillwater-mi/canvas-shop?g=Stillwater,+MI&q=canvas+shop+

 

[In the know]

Any canvas shop can do this. It is not rocket science - I do them myself.

 

[gcolton]

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Originally posted by Mike McManus

any qualified canvas & upholstery shop can do it

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Standard job for a marine upholstery shop.

George

 

[pdecat]

Auto interior shops can do it as well. The only thing to be aware of if it is not a marine shop is that they need to use marine or outdoor thread.

 

[Sandy]

And monel staples

 

[Bob J]

Also insist on marine grade vinyl. It has add'l fungicide in formula to prevent pink staining & fungus growth. 23 years in the vinyl business.

 

[Audrey II]

Did you call Tiara? Sometimes the factory can be cheaper then remaking what you have.

 

[Pa Mikee]

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Originally posted by Audrey II

Did you call Tiara? Sometimes the factory can be cheaper then remaking what you have.

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Good point. The manufacture has the pattern. Whether they will make it for an older boat is another question. When I replaced my cockpit cover I got it from the original OEM and it was less than 1/2 the price of getting one made locally. It was identical to the original; just a matter of installing the snaps to match the existing studs.