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[How-To] Upholstery
#41
Posted 02 May 2004 - 11:33 AM
I purchased my vinyl from jcupholstery on eBay. Do a search for marine vinyl.
I took the covers off, took them apart, drew patterns, cut them out, and had my mom-in-law sew them on the machine. They are double stitched at the seams, and aren't coming apart anytime soon.
#42
Posted 04 May 2004 - 07:04 AM
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It's getting to close to boating season now for me to try something like you did. I still have not tried out my boat. I am hoping to try it out this Thursday with a friend of mine. Looks like the weather will be sunny and around 70. Any advise for my first time out?
John
#43
Posted 04 May 2004 - 08:03 AM
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This vinyl is easy to sew on a home machine. All you need is a #18 Jeans needle (for sewing denim, it is very sharp) and the correct thread. And a wonderful mother in law to do it!!! It worked like a charm. Once the seats are out, if you have all the materials on hand it should only take a couple evenings to get the job done.
The hardest part was getting the seat out. I don't know what it would be like on your '99.
#44
Posted 04 May 2004 - 02:54 PM
#45
Posted 04 May 2004 - 02:58 PM
#46
Posted 04 May 2004 - 05:23 PM
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#47
Posted 04 May 2004 - 08:35 PM
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#48
Posted 11 April 2007 - 03:48 AM
#49
Posted 11 April 2007 - 02:25 PM
They held up great the remainder of the time I kept the Speedster. I sold it a year or so back, but I'm sure if the new owner has taken care of the boat, the seats are in great shape.Hey Tiggerman, how are your seats holding out now. It must be ages since you did them. Did they hold up?
#50
Posted 27 August 2008 - 07:10 AM
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#51
Posted 03 September 2008 - 07:34 PM
Anyone looking for seat backs, http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=320201562697?
Well at least somebody thought it was a good deal
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#52
Posted 26 October 2009 - 11:16 PM
Okay...I have a few questions and comments.
First, I have used the Vinyl paint on a few different projects with amazing results. None of which were exposed to excessive water or stress. However, I do think it would be OK..... You couldn't even tell it was painted vinyl when I was done. I did put on a few coats, white over black. I also bought some canned colour paint to add some detail into the embedded wording on the vinyl. When I was done, everyone was asking me to do it for them. This one was on a tank bra for a GSXR and had the words GSXR on it, which I matched to the colour on the bike. It looked awesome and looked original.
Next.... Do you guys cover your boats when you take them out of the water?Do you take them out of the water everytime?
Do you wash down the inside and outside (almost) everytime?
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Where and how do you run the wiring for the Depth, Temp, and Fish finders?? Do you need to drill holes?
Lastly, is there a specific product such as the 3M mentioned for Vinyl Seats etc..?? What do you think about a water repellent spray??
Good job Tiggerman.....Its nice to see things turn out well when you do it yourself!!!
3m cleaner and conditioner is avaible at Canadian Tire believe it or not, works great.
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#54
Posted 15 May 2010 - 07:36 PM
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#55
Posted 05 June 2010 - 05:55 PM
Also, my boat is green and white vinyl. I have thought about doing it all back white vinyl with green stiching and possibly marine piping that my grandmother showed me. She used do alot RVs and Boats back in the day. Does anyone have any experience or comments with it being all white?!?!? I know it will be a lot cooler than that green vinyl... ouch!
Thanks
Jimmy
And any rec. on air stapler. I have looked a little bit but didnt know if theres certain one I should look for or size... and what size staples should i use?
#56
Posted 05 June 2010 - 10:01 PM
#57
Posted 02 July 2011 - 09:02 AM
I have the same seats and was wondering if you knew how to get the bottom seats out?? The little middle pads are rotted and have a few holes in them!Oh yeah, here is the Humminbird after installation.....
Thanks
#58
Posted 24 September 2014 - 11:19 PM
Once you take the stern bench off the boat, turn it upside down and you'll see the center pads have 4 rivets holding them to the bench. Drill holes in the rivets and they will fall off. Once you put the new vinyl, use bigger rivets or drill new holes.I have the same seats and was wondering if you knew how to get the bottom seats out?? The little middle pads are rotted and have a few holes in them!
Thanks
I got my new upholstery here: www.zz-autogroup.com
They do most of the Sea-Doo boats and skis.
It was really easy to install it and it looks great.
If you have any question regarding the seats and installation will be happy to help.
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