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The same bench seat recovered in white marine vinyl with navy diamond stitching and navy piping

Boat Seat Reupholstery

Boat seat repair and reupholstery in Fort Lauderdale, from $200 per cushion, measured on board.

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    Boat seat repair or full reupholstery

    • Bench seats, bolsters and leaning posts
    • Helm chairs, flip-up bolsters and backrests
    • Cushions with rotten boards and wet foam

    Options

    Cracked seats.
    New seats.

    Aft bench seat of a 28 ft center console in faded tan vinyl with teal and burgundy stripes
    The same bench seat in white marine vinyl with navy diamond stitching and navy piping

    28 ft center console, bench seat in white vinyl with navy diamond stitching

    24 ft bay boat, worn seat upholstery
    24 ft bay boat, new bench in white vinyl with grey diamond quilting

    24 ft bay boat, bench in white vinyl with grey diamond quilting

    31 ft center console, worn seat upholstery
    31 ft center console, new stern bench in ice white with navy channel stitching

    31 ft center console, stern bench in ice white with navy channel stitching

    27 ft dual console, worn seat upholstery
    27 ft dual console, new rear bench in sand and white two-tone

    27 ft dual console, rear bench in sand and white two-tone

    35 ft center console, worn seat upholstery
    35 ft center console, new bench and jump seats in white with orange perforated inserts

    35 ft center console, bench and jump seats in white with orange perforated inserts

    The process

    How it works

    1. Send photos

      Two photos and your boat model. We reply with a price and the next step.

    2. Measure

      At your slip, ramp or driveway. We pattern from your seats.

    3. Sew

      Marine vinyl, UV thread, new foam if yours holds water.

    4. Fit

      Back on the boat, snaps and hardware checked.

    Inside the seat

    What a boat seat is made of

    Exploded view of a boat helm seat with vinyl cover, foam block and plastic base
    1. Marine vinyl UV and mildew inhibitors in the coating
    2. Quick-dry foam Drains after every rain
    3. Plastic base No plywood left to rot

    Materials

    How to choose seat materials

    Three marine vinyl swatches on teak in plain white, textured light grey and cognac leather-look

    Vinyl grade

    • Marine vinylPlain marine grade, the lowest cost per yard
    • Cool-touch vinylHeat-reflective finish for seats in full sun
    • Leather-look vinylGrained like leather, for salons and helm seats

    Best forCool-touch on open seats, leather-look at the helm and in the salon

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    Closed-cell and open-cell foam blocks with water poured on both

    Foam

    • Closed-cellKeeps water out, very firm
    • Quick-dry open-cellWater runs straight through, dries fast

    Best forClosed-cell where you step, quick-dry in seats and sunpads that get soaked

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    Four cushion corners with navy, white, orange and cognac piping on white vinyl

    Piping color

    • Matching pipingSame color as the vinyl, a quiet clean edge
    • Contrast pipingNavy, orange or cognac outlines each cushion

    Best forThe cheapest way to change the look, the vinyl stays the same

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    Stitching

    Boat seat stitch patterns

    Three cream vinyl panels side by side with diamond, channel and hexagon stitching

    • Diamond

      Quilted diamonds, the classic helm and bench look

    • Channel

      Straight channels, clean on sunpads and settees

    • Hex

      Hexagon quilting for a custom look

    Your quote

    What it costs

    Final quote after we see your photos.

    • Bench or seat cushion, recoveredper cushionfrom $200
    • Helm or captain's chairper seatfrom $500
    • New quick-dry foamper cushionfrom $75

    What moves the price

    • Foam and boards under the vinyl
    • Material grade
    • Piping and stitch pattern
    Price your boat

    Questions

    Questions boat owners ask

    Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new boat seats?

    For molded or custom seats, recovering is usually cheaper than new. For small stock seats a new seat can cost less. We tell you which from your photos.

    How do I repair a rip in my boat seat?

    A split seam is restitched and a torn panel is replaced with matching vinyl, so one panel or one seat can be redone to match the rest. Tape and patch kits hold for a while, but a sewn repair lasts longer.

    How long does it take?

    You get a finish date with your quote.

    Do you replace the foam?

    Only when it holds water or has collapsed. We check every cushion before quoting.

    How much does it cost to repair boat seats?

    One torn panel or seam costs less than a full recover, and we quote it from your photos. A full boat seat reupholstery starts from $200 per cushion and from $500 per helm seat.

    Where can I find vinyl boat seat replacements?

    We make replacement covers for your existing seats, patterned from the boat and sewn in marine vinyl. Stock replacement seats exist for some models, and we tell you from your photos which makes more sense.

    What are the seats on a boat called?

    The helm seat or captain chair is at the wheel, the leaning post and bolsters are where you stand, and bench seats, lounges and sunpads fill the cockpit and bow.

    What to make boat seats out of?

    Marine vinyl with UV and mildew inhibitors over quick-dry foam, on a plastic base that cannot rot, sewn with UV thread.

    Service area

    Across South Florida

    Fort LauderdaleHollywoodDania BeachPompano BeachMiamiAventuraMiami BeachBoca RatonWest Palm Beach

    Mobile measuring by appointment across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

    We measure at marinas, ramps and driveways in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, from Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Dania Beach and Pompano Beach to Miami.

    Next step

    Get a quote

    Send two photos and your boat model. We reply with the next step.

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