How to Reupholster the Seat for a Pontoon Bench

In this four-part series we'll show you how to reupholster a pontoon boat's bench seat. This tutorial will highlight the reupholstering of the seat cushion. Removing the vinyl, replacing the foam, sewing up a new vinyl cover and stapling it in place onto the backer-board will all be shown. At the end of the video a full materials list with amounts used will be displayed.
SEE THE OTHER TUTORIAL VIDEOS HERE:
How to Reupholster the Backrest for a Pontoon Bench Seat: • How to Reupholster the...
How to Reupholster an Arm Rest for a Pontoon Bench Seat: • How to Reupholster an ...
How to Reupholster the Base for a Pontoon Bench Seat: • How to Reupholster the...
HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A PONTOON BOAT’S BENCH SEAT CHAPTERS:
Removing Old Vinyl Fabric - 1:03 min
Cutting & Shaping New Foam - 4:33 min
Patterning Four-Way Stretch Vinyl - 20:56 min
Making Piping - 28:01 min
Sewing Front Bolster Vinyl - 33:48 min
Sewing Back Seating Vinyl - 45:15 min
Adding a Fabric Pull - 52:41 min
Joining Panels - 56:27 min
Stapling Fabric Pull - 1:05:51 min
Stapling Vinyl Fabric to Backerboard - 1:09:44 min
Adding Cushion Underlining - 1:18:26 min
Materials List - 1:20:10 min
MATERIALS LIST:
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 3" x 24" x 80" - Item # 183M2480
www.sailrite.com/Medium-Densi...
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 4" x 24" x 80" - Item # 184M2480 www.sailrite.com/Medium-Densi...
• Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz - Item # 120464 www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-L...
• Dura Skrim® Patterning Material 74"- Item # 103134 www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
• Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58" - ¼” - Item # 121506 or ½” - Item # 121507 www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
• EverSoft Indoor/Outdoor Off White 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 122211 www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Brand...
• Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" (50') - Item # 105599 www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-...
• Thread V-92 Natural Polyester UV 4oz - Item # 106386 www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-...
• Sur Last® 60" Fabric - Item # 385100 or Top Notch® 9 60” Fabric - Item # 120451 www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Brand...
• 21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - Item # 8010SS www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...
• Cushion Underlining Beige 54" Fabric - Item # 103934 www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Unde...
TOOLS LIST:
• Tack & Staple Remover - Item # 104319 www.sailrite.com/Tack-Staple-...
• Staple Lifter - Item # 120037 www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
• Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - Item # 121244 www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Bla...
• Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986 www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure...
• Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
• Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - Item # 101017 www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
• Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine, Table & Workhorse™ Servo Motor - Item # 400500 www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fab...
• Cording Foot Set 1/4" for Fabricator - Item # 400414 www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot...
• Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - Item # 121410 www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Sho...
• Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - Item # 103933 www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap...

[@danfuller9196]

I'm an advanced KZbin DIYer, and thanks to your very instructive video, I'll be glad to pay a professional in this instance 😂😉. You gotta know when to hold em,and know when to fold em!

[@ahamilce]

Yes same here and after watching this now I know they are actually getting paid for doing something very complicated.

[@talulatree5297]

My partner and I are about to tackle very large, complicated pontoon. We are scared,😬, but gotta learn sooner or later!

[@vitaly19]

I love the challenge of trying something new I never thought I’ll ever do this . i’m running out of things that I haven’t tried.

[@RyanDyalRealEstate]

After watching 20 minutes I decided to pay someone to do it for me. You made me appreciate why the charge is so much.

[@glotrim]

Fellow upholsters appreciate this comment! After 20 minutes I’m entranced by his voice 😂 I want him to read my biography on audiobook. Get voiceover work bro

[@claireconover]

because of these videos, I’ve been sewing things I never thought to make myself. because of these videos, I’ll be ordering from your website soon.

[@SailriteDIY]

We are so glad you like these videos and we are glad that you will support our company by buying supplies and tools from Sailrite.

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Thank you for sharing this very informative detail of this project. I really appreciate those .May God continue to bless you all at Sailrite.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank You and God Bless!

[@spanishjo4282]

World best upholstery video

[@kenwallace8035]

Nice work Eric!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@odin_law8467]

Gracias por los videos son muy bueno soy seguidor del canal de ya hace tiempo saludos de México

[@SailriteDIY]

Gracias por seguir nuestro canal.

[@Mylife-md1zv]

Awsome video thanks

[@markvandersande8075]

1Great job it's beautiful

[@dwreed63]

Fantastic video, top notch work! Where is your shop located? Have a few boats in Michigan that need work

[@melissahart5394]

Any tips for refreshing the backer board? Ours are old and moldy. Can you paint the wood? Or any synthetic alternative for replacing the marine plywood?

[@SailriteDIY]

You can use marine plywood or what is called "King StarBoard® ST HDPE Sheets". If you can clean the mold of the old wood and it is still structurally strong you can also just paint the wood with an outdoor paint.

[@janetmckeen-peterkin5963]

Are these materials available in Canada.

[@aadebahr]

What material do you recommend to make a removable seat cover?

[@Loompius]

Garbage bag material

[@mattroberts5801]

It seems like you are always using expensive 4 way stretch. I'm on a smaller budget so I'm using Morbern Seabrook which isn't 4 way stretch. Sewing curves is really difficult. Any advice???

[@glotrim]

Lots of heat and stretching!

[@dagooglenet]

I want that eversoft vinyl on my boat... but it is 2x the price of other brands.... :(

[@glotrim]

Good vinyl from upholstery supply is $20 avg they have tech vinyl that is 20 degrees cooler for marine applications. That is clearly more expensive. Upholsters charge around $40 avg per yd. Of vinyl

[@chortlemk1]

Instead of making a shaper out of a pasta sauce jar lid, simply use a cheese Grater. You often have various different grating sides too.

[@SailriteDIY]

Great suggesting, however my wife would not let me use the one in my kitchen. I told her it was for a good cause, but she disagreed.

[@chortlemk1]

@@SailriteDIY Eric, I hear you... Cheap enough from the store. Love the videos and instructions. It's a shame you don't have a UK outlet for your stuff.

[@Jakepittenger]

How do you figure out how much fabric you would need to do a pontoon boat. Great video.

[@SailriteDIY]

At the end of this video is a materials and tools list. It shows how much fabric we used for this tutorial. That should help you determine the amount you may need to order.

[@craftingandmore3041]

Is piping necessary?

[@glotrim]

No

[@glotrim]

It is a decorative add-on doesn’t waterproof it anymore or less putting it basically

[@nanetterasberry4545]

How much fabric do I need to purchase for recovering a seat like that

[@SailriteDIY]

It actually does not take as much fabric as you would think. For the whole seat bench and the two arm rests, not just the seat portion, you will need about 9 yards of a 54" wide vinyl seating fabric.

[@stewartprice8881]

YOUR PIPING YOU SHOULD SEW FROM THE TOP ....