How to restore your Boat Seats and Cushions - DIY Upholstery 

Great job . I just wanted to add a tip for you in a friendly way . When you cut and used a new piece of plywood, you should of painted it first a couple coats of exterior paint. That will protect it and help it last alot longer before it gets wet and rotten like the old pieces you removed. Just thought id share.

*This was very helpful. I used your technique on the vinyl. The end result was amazing. Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make and upload this video. In my search of how to redo the vinyl, I found your video and it was perfect to help me redo the seat cushions, myself. *

Dude!!! The video I’ve been trying to find for years! New subscriber earned!

Awesome, my project starts soon. This has been very informative and I’m sure I’ll be back again. Thanks!!

Started mine yesterday. Today I will cut the vinyl and staple it. More to come soon but great video.

One of the best videos for simple reupholstering boat seats I've seen...I'm about to start a project pontoon boat with good bones and motor, but roached upholstery on the furniture. Thanks!

Very nice, but I really wanted to see how you attached the vertical pieces to the boat.

I'm looking at a pontoon that will need, at least, the vinyl repaired. Looks like a project right up my alley.

That’s a beautiful boat! I bet it’s the perfect set up!

👍🤩Great job. Inspirational. Thank you. 🙏💝

I am about to replace the vinyl on my 2000 bayliner cushions. It's only part of a huge restoration on this neglected boat. thanks for sharing.

thanks for a very easy, simple video DIY video

Nice video and thanks for the detailed instruction. Well done.

This was a amazing video! Thank you! Boat looks so sick now!

Awesome DIY, thank you so much for posting!!

Great job man!!

Looks good. What size of plywood did you use? And how did you fasten the cushion on? Otherwisethey blow away. Enjoyed your video.

Nice job I am a boat junkie too

Great job!!!

Great video keep them coming !!!

You did a great job 👌

Nice. Is it okay that I’m not cool enough to have a wood trailer? Also is a bread cutter the same as a bread knife?

How did you attach the vertical pillows to the wall of the boat?

awesome, thanks!

This video will be very helpful but I do have a question ow many yards of fabric material and foam did you buy?

How did you hang the back rest?

What about the backs?

How did you get the ones in the wall

Didn't say how backs were mounted, or bottoms fastened

Were did u purchase the foam ?

Sir you have vacant position for this job?

Foam should overlap the backer board by 1/2 inch on every side.

He forgot to make holes on the wood and add fiberglass resin to make his boat wood last longer, I do this type of work for a living

Got to vent the seats too. Let’s the air escape when you sit.

Marine plywood , will last 3+ times as long.

Next time make sure you pick the worst music and turn it way up

Just saved this video. I’m definitely going to do this to my boat.... whenever I get one. A man can dream

good job I would suggest painting the wood on both sides totally with Red Guard then the wood would outlast the cushions.

Next time make sure that your foam extends past your wood backing board by 1/2" all the way around for a more professional job (your legs will not come in contact with the board). Additionally, round all of your corners and foam corners. Also you should wrap your foam in silk cloth to help protect it from water.

didn't even know how to use a saw was desperate to replace my boat cushions and after watching your video i was able to replace all my boat cushions! Thank you

Great video, I was thinking of selling my boat for another one with a better interior, not anymore, I can't wait to redesign mine! Thank you for this video!!!😀👍🏾💯💯💯

Oh my, that boat hasn't been covered and taken care of. This was a pretty quick and inexpensive fix and will last a couple years so great job.

Boat came out amazing man! You just encouraged me to redo mine! Now I have a question for you. For the sides what thickness foam did you use? I want to order the stuff now so just want to make sure I order the correct stuff thanks for the awesome video man

I clicked on the amazon link you porivrd for the foam but they have different sizes. Which one did you order it ?

Looks great. I think the only thing I would have done is prime the wood to make it lat longer. Great video

I found a local place that sells 4 ft. X 12 ft. sheets of 1/2 inch PVC . That's what I'm going to try on my boat . It will never rot . The sheets were only 30.00 each .

Can you please come fix my boat 😭 I’m a veterinarian student with no time and no money hahaha

Amazing! This is exactly what i was looking for and what i will do with my boat

Brother thanks for this video. I am going to follow it and do this today for our 1977 sailboat we bought.

This is awesome. Looking to do this exact same thing to our old boat - the cushions are solid, but the vinyl looks awful. Thanks so much for this!

How does it lounge? >>>>

Great job, looks really professional. an upholsterer gave me a good tip for any outdoor stuff. give any wood or ply a good wrapping in cling film beforehand.

I just recently retrimmed a speed boat and I can tell you that they stink when you take the old seat cover

Yep Dude! Just thanks you for your video ! You give to me some courage for finish to restore my boat. 🤙🏽

Thanks for the video! Question. How do you attach to the boat? I Would recommend marine vinyl and stainless staples 🌞

Awesome, awesome, awesome job man!!! Looks really good.

excellent video. I was getting quoted anywhere from 250-400 for two small seat pads that have no stitching on them. After ordering everything(I already had the stapler), I am spending less than $100. Thanks for the inspiration. Where did you get that cutter from and how much did you pay?

How many yards of the vinyl did you buy/use?

You have the exact same boat I do (Sunbird) mine is a 1996 Fish & Ski. I am wanting to do this exact same thing to mine. Do you have any videos of how you did the back boards? How did you cut out the square holes where they mount? Also, as others have commented, how much vinyl did you order for this project? What thickness foam did you use 3inch or 4 inch? Please reply brother. Thank you.

Great video, I would look for Stainless Steel staples, coat the wood will also help it last and be careful of the thickness of the wood. Looks great.

How does it lay? I've asked that question many times, many times....

HI there, how did you attach the cushions to the wall? mounting tape or screw from the back? Thanks

An electric knife works good for the foam.

Love the bread knife getting some work.

Hey what method did you use to attached the floating cushions?

Doing this now on a flipper boat. Great tips

Is there black mold in that wood?

How do you remove the old seat? Are they glued into place?

Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

Just curious how u rigged up your back cushions to stay on. Having trouble figuring out a good way to get my to stay

Bro this video is fire !! Wow thanks How the hell am I supposed to do screw the side cushioning on after I've wrapped it ?? Glue it on ??

awesome DIY video. thank you

Top job! Nice boat👍🏻

Ok, i'm inspired now.

Hey, my question is... what kind of staples did you use? I have my boat on salt water and dont wanna get them rust off. Thx

How did the cushions hold up in the rain? Does the material soak the water?

So what keeps a the seat on the boat? How did you keep the seats in place?

Big difference!

How did u screw it to the boat. I don't see any screws or anything

You didn't explain how to do the back seats 🤔🤔🤔

About how long did that one particular cushion take?

Wow

How do you attach the upholstered back. We need to do that.

Well done!

Hi, by doing a little sewing and creating a "box" with the vinyl, you could have left the adjoining corners at full height (as opposed to tapered) and it would have looked like a sectional. Also, it is good to cover the foam with plastic to prevent moisture penetration from the top. I agree with other comments that painting the wood, especially since it is not likely marine quality would be a very good idea. I cover the back of the boards with a mesh material. It looks nice when people take the seats off to get access but still allows it to breathe or let out any moisture that has got in. All in all though, the end result was very nice and a big improvement to your boat.

What are the clips that hold the backrest

How do you install the side panels without visible screws?

How did you remove the back of the seat that is just hanging there?

Awesome video! Why did you stop making videos?!

How to you tight the side "seats"

How thick of foam did you use?

How did you attach the side cushion?

how did you attached it all to the boat?

But how did the panels attach to the boat???

And how did you attach them to the boat

How thick was the foam ? Nice job.

how much vinyl did you use

Awesome job! u saved about $1500

Looks great, seriously thinking about doing mine.

How thick was the foam?