Cabin Upholstery Repair/Refit

[SCOTTYB]

Hi All,

Apologies if this is duplicated - initially put this in 'Workshop'...

Have spent today helping a mate clean out a Bayliner 265 - apparently is 'on loan' from a client of his firm's. Sad story - the boat has been moored for 3-4 years after only being taken out ONCE! Since then, no care or maintenance has been covered.

The guys have got the engine/mechanical issues sorted out, hull cleaned and we started on the deck/interior cleanup/refurb today. To keep the story short - I don't recommend being too close when a cabin door is opened on a boat that has been sealed up, and out in the weather for any extended period of time!

Hard surfaces inside the cabin we managed to clean up ok, but cushions and covers range in condition from needing a really good soak in bleach/napisan to disintegrating in your hands because of mould damage and deterioration. Carpet interior seems to have come up ok after a go with the wet and dry vac, and are leaving vents/hatches open for a couple of days to let her air out.

At this point am just wondering if any of you have had to replace and or repair cushion covers for your boat, and if you've got recommendations for either buying or having new ones made, in particular if you've had work done/dealt with Sydney based suppliers.

Thanks FR's,

Scott

Edited July 14, 2012 by SCOTTYB

[Juggs]

Generally with seats it's cheaper to buy new then recover

I had two ski buckets and bought new for $100 less each then getting them repaired

The other stuff cushions headline bed foam etc you have no choice but to use a reupholsterer they will prob charger more as well unless they can get their truck right next to the wharf it's moored too

Between $50-$80 a hour plus materials

As a guide my Neighbour just had his ski boat redone

Two bucket seats and one ench seat and mates rates price was $1200 full price was $1600

Did they pull the boat out of the water and anti foul the hull and inspect the legs ?

[SCOTTYB]

Thanks Juggs,

Hopefully its not too much - the deck seats/cushions are all ok, its the fabric covers in the cabin that have fallen to bits.

Yep, boat is on the slip now - anti foul is meant to be done tomorrow or the next day I understand.

I think the hardest thing is going to be completely killing the mold, although with the weather these past few coupla days everything is drying out nicely. Just have to hope it holds off until we finish the internal cleanup.

Cheers,

Scott

[DrownNprawns]

take the old stuff to an upholsterer cheaper than getting some one out to boat i had all out side cushions remade (4 long cushions with foam just under $1000.00)for my boat last year. all out side stuff in marine grade inside I used heavy wear fabrics. I also used someone from Parramatta area.

hope this helps

David

Edited July 16, 2012 by DavidA