Replace boat cushions when the foam stays wet, loses its shape, or the vinyl has cracked enough to let water inside. Minor tears and worn covers can often be repaired for $100 to $300 per cushion. Once the foam or backing board has failed, repair no longer holds up, and [...]
Owning a boat means more than enjoying time on the water. It also means protecting an investment that is constantly exposed to challenging conditions. Sunlight, moisture, salt, temperature changes, and everyday use can slowly damage boat interiors and exterior components if the right materials are not used. Choosing marine-grade materials [...]
Boat seats deal with far more than a little water. Every trip can leave behind sunscreen, sweat, food crumbs, lake water, dirt, moisture, and whatever passengers carry aboard. Add hours of sunlight and periods spent covered after a day on the water, and even quality marine vinyl can start looking [...]
Boat seats experience conditions that ordinary household furniture never encounters. They are exposed to sunlight, spray, humidity, temperature changes, wet clothing, sunscreen, dirt, repeated use, and long periods beneath a cover. That environment makes material selection one of the most important parts of a boat upholstery project. Two vinyl materials [...]
Michigan boating season may feel too short, but the off-season can be just as important for your boat as the months you spend on the water. Once colder weather arrives, your boat may sit unused for months while facing snow, rain, wind, freezing temperatures, moisture, dirt, leaves, and other debris. [...]
