Seat Restoration, Cushion Replacement & Full Interiors
There’s something about stepping into a boat with a fresh, clean interior. It feels cared-for. It feels like it belongs on the water. At Charley’s Marine Canvas & Upholstery LLC in Gibraltar, MI, that’s the result we’re after every time we work on a boat interior whether it’s a single helm seat or a complete cabin restoration.
We’ve worked on fishing boats, pontoons, bowriders, ski boats, and cabin cruisers from across Wayne County and the Downriver region. Whatever condition your boat’s interior is in right now, we can improve it usually dramatically.
What We Fix, Restore, and Replace
Boat interiors take a lot of punishment. Sun bleaches the vinyl. Moisture gets under seams. Foam compresses and holds water. Stitching comes loose. Zippers corrode. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
Seat and Cushion Reupholstery
This is the most common request we get, and for good reason seats are the most visible and most-used part of any boat interior. We strip the old vinyl and foam, assess the base structure, and rebuild from the inside out using marine-grade materials that handle Gibraltar’s boating conditions.
- Helm and captain’s seat restoration
- Bench seat and jump seat reupholstery
- Lounge and sundeck cushion replacement
- Pontoon furniture reupholstery (full and partial)
- Back-to-back seating and leaning post padding
- Bolster seat replacement
Foam Replacement
Old foam doesn’t just feel bad it holds moisture and accelerates mildew growth in the rest of your interior. We replace worn, saturated, or crumbling foam with closed-cell marine foam cut to the exact original dimensions. Your seats will feel better and last longer.
Full Interior Restoration
For boats that need more than a seat or two, we handle complete interior restoration projects. This typically includes all seating, cushions, helm padding, side panels, and any other upholstered surfaces. We’ll document the original layout and rebuild it piece by piece, or work with you on an updated look if you want to change the color scheme.
Cabin and Below-Deck Upholstery
Cabin cruisers and larger vessels often have below-deck living areas with berth cushions, dinette seating, headliners, and wall panels. These areas require different materials and techniques than exposed cockpit upholstery.
- V-berth and quarter berth cushions
- Dinette cushions and backrests
- Headliner repair and replacement
- Cabin wall and panel upholstery
Why Gibraltar Boat Owners Choose Charley's for Interior Upholstery
We’re a local shop that specializes. We don’t do carpet, furniture, or auto interiors on the side this is marine canvas and upholstery, full stop. That specialization means we know the specific challenges of boat environments: how vinyl behaves in direct sun for eight hours, what foam holds up when it gets wet, how to sew a seam that won’t come apart when the boat’s rocking.
We also know Gibraltar boaters. People here take their time on the water seriously. You’re not asking for something average you want it done right. That’s how we work.
The Process — What to Expect
- Bring your boat in (or contact us to describe the project).
- We assess the current condition and discuss what needs to be done.
- We walk you through material and color options.
- You approve the quote and we schedule the work.
- We complete the upholstery in our shop and contact you when it’s ready.
Most interior jobs are completed within 1–3 weeks depending on scope and our current workload. We’ll give you an honest timeline before you commit.