Reupholster or Replace Seats
Recover when the frame and shape are good, from $200 per cushion in South Florida. Replace when they are not.
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If the seat base is sound and the foam is dry, recovering costs less than a new seat of the same shape and keeps the fit, from $200 per cushion and $500 per helm seat in South Florida. If the board is rotten and the foam holds water, a stock replacement seat is often cheaper for small bench seats, while molded and custom seats are still worth recovering.
What decides it
Press the seat. If water comes up or the foam stays dented, the foam is done. Lift the seat and look at the base. Soft plywood or crumbling board means the base goes too. Everything else is cosmetic and recovers well.
What we do in the shop
- Check every cushion before quoting
- Match vinyl color and stitch to the rest of the boat
- Replace only what is actually gone
Questions
Questions boat owners ask
Can I reupholster boat seats myself?
Simple flat cushions, yes, with a staple gun and marine vinyl. Pleated, piped or curved seats need patterns and a walking-foot machine.
How long do recovered seats last in Florida?
With marine vinyl and UV thread, expect years of use if the boat is covered when parked. Uncovered seats age fastest.
Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new boat seats?
For molded, curved and custom seats, recovering is usually cheaper than a new seat of the same shape, starting from $200 per cushion. For small stock bench seats, a new seat can cost less and comes with new foam and a base.
Next step
Get a quote
Two photos and your boat model. We tell you recover or replace after we see the photos.