Sun, spray and seasons leave their mark on boat upholstery. Refreshing seats and carpet starts with understanding what is underneath, then choosing materials, cushioning and details suited to the way you spend your time on the water.
Text a full view of your piece and a close-up of what needs attention.
Explore the details, understand your options, and decide what you want to bring back.
Assess worn boat seating from its base to its cover, with materials chosen for the intended exposure.
Plan fitted cushion covers and inserts for cockpit or cabin seating, with shape and exposure in mind.
Replace fitted boat carpet with attention to deck condition, hatches, hardware and the edges you use every day.
Black-and-brown seating sits alongside gray marine carpet in this Skeeter fishing boat. The project combined seat building, upholstery and foam support with carpet across the deck and hatch panels. The photographs show how those pieces fit within the boat’s existing cockpit and deck layout.
View the Skeeter project Explore more of our workList the seats, removable cushions, bolsters, padded panels or sun pads that need work. An isolated seam or panel may be repairable when the surrounding cover is sound; widespread splits or brittle material may call for recovering. Include quantities and any change in foam support.
Compare material specifications for the actual sun, spray, moisture and cleaning routine. Backing, foam, seams and ventilation belong in the plan together. Carpet and hatch edges can be coordinated with the seating.
Include the boat’s make and model, wide views and close-ups of damaged areas and fixings. Call first to discuss what should come to the shop and how fit will be checked before arranging transport or removing parts.
Start with photos and a description of what needs attention. Note what you’d like to change and what you want to keep.
Compare materials, color, and comfort. The condition beneath the cover helps determine whether repair or reupholstery makes sense.
After inspection, confirm what is included, material choices, cost, and timing before work begins.
Tell us what you’d like to repair, restore or reimagine.
Text a full view of your piece and a close-up of what needs attention.