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The same helm seats in cognac marine leather with cream perforated inserts and black piping

Helm Seats and Bolsters

Helm seat and bolster reupholstery in Fort Lauderdale from $500 per helm seat, recovered in marine vinyl.

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    Helm seats and bolsters we redo

    • Helm and captain chairs, with or without arms
    • Flip-up bolsters and leaning post pads
    • Backrests, armrests and seat bases

    Options

    Worn helm.
    New helm.

    Twin helm seats with bolsters in cracked, yellowed white and blue striped vinyl
    The same helm seats in cognac marine leather with cream perforated inserts and black piping

    36 ft center console, helm seats in cognac leather with cream perforated inserts

    26 ft center console, worn helm seat upholstery
    26 ft center console, new helm chair in white and grey perforated vinyl

    26 ft center console, helm chair in white and grey perforated vinyl

    33 ft center console, worn helm seat upholstery
    33 ft center console, new twin helm seats in cognac and cream perforated leather

    33 ft center console, twin helm seats in cognac and cream perforated leather

    42 ft center console, worn helm seat upholstery
    42 ft center console, new triple helm chairs in white leather with navy diamond stitching

    42 ft center console, triple helm chairs in white leather with navy diamond stitching

    30 ft bay boat, worn helm seat upholstery
    30 ft bay boat, new helm bench in sand with white channel stitching

    30 ft bay boat, helm bench in sand with white channel stitching

    The process

    How a helm seat is rebuilt

    1. Send photos

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

    2. Check

      Photos first, then foam and base checked on the boat.

    3. Rebuild

      New cover sewn, foam and boards replaced where gone.

    4. Fit

      Back on the pedestal, bolster hinge and snaps 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

    About helm seat reupholstery

    Helm seats take the most wear on a boat, from sun on the console to spray and constant use. Most can be recovered on their original frame, which keeps the shape and the fit to the pedestal. We replace foam that holds water or has collapsed, and swap a soft wooden base for a new plastic one. Flip-up bolsters are patterned so they still fold without pulling the seams.

    Your quote

    What helm seats cost

    Final quote after we see your photos.

    • Helm or captain's chairper seatfrom $500
    • Bolster, recoveredper bolsterfrom $180
    • New plastic seat baseper seatfrom $60

    What moves the price

    • Seat shape, arms and bolster type
    • Foam and base condition
    • Piping and stitch pattern
    Price your boat

    Questions

    Questions about helm seats

    What are the most comfortable boat seats?

    Seats with firm, well supported foam and a bolster you can lean on while standing. When we rebuild a helm seat, you choose how firm the foam feels.

    Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new boat seats?

    For helm chairs and molded seats, recovering is usually cheaper than a new seat of the same shape. For small stock seats a new seat can cost less, and we say so from your photos.

    How much does it cost to reupholster a boat seat?

    A helm or captain chair starts from $500 and a bolster from $180. New plastic seat bases start from $60 when the old wood has gone soft.

    How difficult is it to reupholster boat seats?

    Flat cushions are simple. Helm seats with curves, pleats and bolsters need patterns, the right foam and a walking foot machine.

    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

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    Send a photo of the helm seat and your boat model. We reply with the next step.

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