Reupholstering seats

[JThompson28]

Looking to reupholster seats in a 26 ft pontoon. Lots of seating. What is the most economical foam I can use ?

 

[Scott Danforth]

The propper marine closed-cell seat foam.

 

[Mechanicalmike08]

I bought mine on Ebay, it was the best price and came in a variety of thickness and lengths. Just search marine high density foam. there was not to many sellers when i was looking but they beat any stores i could find.

 

[JThompson28]

What thickness ???

 

[Scott Danforth]

What thickness ???

what thickness do you have now? you would want to match.

are you planning on sewing the vinyl yourself? If so, you need to have a good capable machine. you can do it with an older Singer 15-91, however any of the newer plastic machines are not up to the task

Plenty of threads about sewing and upholstering, many by Woodonglass

 

[JThompson28]

Thank You . I’m not sure what the thickness was seats are so disintegrated there is not much left.

 

[Woodonglass]

I'd recommend 5" HighDensity.55 lb compression.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOAM-SHEET...hash=item215469883b:m:mIDfUsjjpNaCwlDVaU91FjA
You'll also need to use V-92 Polyester Thread with a #18 needle.
Industrial Machines are BEST but as stated the Singe Model 15-91 will do the job and they are usually found on Craigslist for under $100
Lots of GREAT instruction on YouTube. SAILRITE Company and this guy.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Cechaflo
Even though he doesn't do Boats his techniques are the same and he really knows his stuff

 

[JThompson28]

Thank You !

 

[harringtondav]

I'd go with Woodonglass and purchase high quality foam. The extra cost is peanuts compared to the effort of tearing off your covers later to replace flat foam.