Boat Seat Upholstery Cost
Reupholstering boat seats in South Florida runs from $200 per cushion, $500 per helm seat and $2,400 per center console.
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Packages
Packages by boat
Final quote after we see your photos. Full seating set per boat.
| Length | Basic | Premium | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center console | |||
| 20 to 27 ft | from $2,400 | from $4,300 | from $7,150 |
| 28 to 36 ft | from $4,100 | from $7,400 | from $12,350 |
| 37 to 45 ft | from $6,050 | from $10,850 | from $18,100 |
| Sport boat | |||
| 18 to 22 ft | from $3,000 | from $5,400 | from $9,000 |
| 23 to 26 ft | from $3,550 | from $6,400 | from $10,650 |
| 27 to 32 ft | from $4,500 | from $8,050 | from $13,450 |
| Express cruiser | |||
| 28 to 34 ft | from $4,000 | from $7,150 | from $11,950 |
| 35 to 42 ft | from $5,750 | from $10,350 | from $17,300 |
| 43 to 50 ft | from $7,550 | from $13,600 | from $22,700 |
| Flybridge yacht | |||
| 40 to 50 ft | from $7,150 | from $12,900 | from $21,500 |
| 51 to 65 ft | from $9,850 | from $17,700 | from $29,500 |
| 66 to 80 ft | from $13,800 | from $24,900 | from $41,450 |
| Jet ski | |||
| Any length | from $350 | from $600 | from $900 |
How much does it cost to reupholster boat seats?
In South Florida, recovering a boat seat cushion costs from $200, a bolster from $180 and a helm or captain's chair from $500, with new quick-dry foam from $75 per cushion.
Prices per item
| Item | Unit | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bench or seat cushion, recovered | per cushion | $200 |
| Bolster, recovered | per bolster | $180 |
| Helm or captain's chair | per seat | $500 |
| Sunpad or bow cushion set | per set | $400 |
| Backrest or coaming pad | per piece | $150 |
| New quick-dry foam | per cushion | $75 |
| New plastic seat base | per seat | $60 |
How to read these prices
South Florida prices per unit. Your exact quote comes from your photos.
What moves the price
- Foam and boards under the vinyl
- Material grade and clear vinyl gauge
- Piping, stitch pattern and removal work
Recover, replace or do it yourself
Recovering keeps the shape and fit of seats built for your boat. From $200 per cushion and $500 per helm seat, recovering pays off when the base is sound and the foam is dry.
A new stock seat can cost less than recovering a small bench or pedestal seat, and it comes with new foam and a new base. Molded, curved and custom seats rarely have a stock match, so recovering is often the only way to keep the original look.
Flat cushions are a fair DIY job with outdoor seating vinyl, UV-rated thread and a staple gun. Pleats, piping and curved helm seats need patterns and a walking-foot machine, and a failed first try means buying the vinyl twice.
Questions
Questions boat owners ask
Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new boat seats?
For molded and custom seats, recovering is usually cheaper than a new seat of the same shape. For small stock seats a new seat can cost less. Recovering a cushion starts from $200.
How much does it cost to repair boat seats?
One torn panel or seam costs less than a full recover. A full recover starts from $200 per cushion and $180 per bolster.
Why is boat upholstery so expensive?
Each seat is patterned from your boat, sewn from outdoor-rated vinyl and thread and fitted on board, often with new foam and a new base. A helm seat starts from $500.
How much does new foam add?
New quick-dry foam starts from $75 per cushion. We replace it only when yours holds water or has collapsed.
Can you redo just one seat to match the rest?
Yes. One seat or one panel can be redone, and we bring vinyl swatches to get the color close. It is priced per item, from $200 per cushion.
How much does upholstery typically cost?
Boat upholstery is priced per piece. A recovered cushion starts from $200, a sunpad set from $400 and a helm seat from $500, and a full seating set for a 20 to 27 ft center console from $2,400.
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