How to Upholster Side Panels on a Powerboat

In this video we will show how to reupholster side panels on a powerboat. We will remove the old upholstered side panels and replace the foam and then staple on new marine quality vinyl fabric from Sailrite.
There are many ways to upholster side panels, here we are simply using a backer board, foam the vinyl fabric with piping around the sides. A teak strip of wood will help accentuate the look of ours. Some prefer to use varying colors of vinyl or to sew pleats into the vinyl thru the Polyurethane foam with fabric backing.
Order supplies and tools at: www.sailrite.com
How to Upholster Side Panels on a Powerboat Chapters:
Gluing Foam & Trimming - 0:58 min
Stapling New Vinyl Fabric - 4:53 min
Adding Piping Trim - 10:01 min
Creating a Gusset - 11:23 min
Installing Side Panels - 20:15 min
Materials List - 25:52 min
Materials List:
Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58" - Item # 121507 - www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
Morbern Seabrook Stinger Bisque 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 105978 - www.sailrite.com/Morbern-Seab...
Seabrook Vinyl Welting/Piping Midnight - Item # 120144 - www.sailrite.com/Seabrook-Vin...
Thread V‑92 White Polyester UV 4oz (1,350Yds) - Item # 100079 - www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-...
Morbern Seabrook Lite Glacier 54" Foam Backed Headliner - Item # 105467 - www.sailrite.com/Seabrook-Lit...
BeauClip Panel Mounting System - Item #107156 - www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Pan...
Tools List:
3M™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz - Item # 636100 - www.sailrite.com/3M-Super-77-...
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 19104 - www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040 - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Can...
Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300502 - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Scratch Awl Yellow - Item # 2354 - www.sailrite.com/Scratch-Awl-...
Sailrite® Upholstery Staple Gun - www.sailrite.com/All-Tools/Up...
21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - Item # 8012SS - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...
Drill, Screw Driver, Electric Kitchen Knife, Pencil, ½” Drill Bit for BeauClip, #4 Flat Head Screws SS/Brass for BeauClip (8 per Clip)
Order supplies and tools at: www.sailrite.com
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[@jcdahippie]

Every time I listen to your videos I keep waiting to hear "I'm Tom Bodett and we'll keep the light on for you".

[@leesire]

Great video. I just bought my first project boat. I’ll need your help. Great educational video! Thank you so much for the lesson.

[@patrick9761]

great education guys thanks for the hard work and video to help us !

[@mylouiethe3rd]

Such clear concise detailed narration.

[@bocfat]

Another excellent video, I am motivated to order the material and custom make my own

[@jrmiller034]

Great Video and explanation of the process. I have 3 boats that I am going to reupholster. The mechanical work is almost completed. I can't wait after seeing this.

[@SailriteDIY]

I am glad that you liked it and we do hope your upholstered side panels come out great!

[@wixlynsworld1965]

that was a very good video it help me much, I loce the snap clips and I will be placing and order to get some..

[@SailriteDIY]

William Shaw Glad you liked it!

[@kmgothi5]

Great tutorial!

[@madtrexman]

Excellent video and instructions! I am reupholstering an RV door and had a few questions. This video solved all issues. I'll look to sailrite for supplies on the next project!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the great comment, we love to help. Also thanks for buying future supplies from Sailrite.

[@stevebarrios5904]

Very professional presentation and workmanship. I will definitely give it a try, although my threshold of satisfaction will be much lower. Still I think with the help of this video and your online store, I'll have a better chance.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks! If you have any questions let us know.

[@joet8704]

good work cindy

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@olgacastro6938]

Wow... That's awesome. Great job!

[@sonofsam9060]

Thanks for the great tutorial. Love it 😊👍

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@gonzalojr596]

When I started boat upholstery damn. It was not easy to do at first. Working alone, you have to learn everything. So I did. Me, Fitness Inventor. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailriteDIY]

Good job! Thanks!!!

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

Nice work

[@jeanineadams-palmer7422]

Awesome video!! Thanks

[@Mihalyofficial]

Excellent vid. Thank you.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@longhoang-rb7rh]

Super cool.

[@miggyr7777]

Very detailed video. I want to try upholstery after seeing this video.

[@brianjohnson3782]

Awesome video

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

Love your videos

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

When I was in the sign business I used to draw awnings in California for a few awning shops for sales always wanted to learn to sew. I live in Ohio I can't find a place that teaches sewing were I live.

[@billblass5961]

Dang, you guys are good...off to your site I'm going!

[@SailriteDIY]

Nice.

[@TheKnceoincusa]

Great video

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patrick9761]

the lady in this vid is awesome

[@10Paanch]

Great video. How much does something like that cost?

[@thorthunder3227]

Looks good though!

[@marciaewell2661]

Awesome presentation! I would have applied 3 coats of poly on the wood just to make it bomber for a few decades.

[@ericac279]

How is the white channeling fabric behind the panels applied, is that the same as your hull liner video application? Thanks!!!

[@amrabdelnasser9647]

Great work but I would like to ask..... I have wooden boat can I directly glue the foam to the boat interior wood?

[@chrisfisher3638]

Amr Abdel Nasser not if you want cover with vinyl correctly.

[@AbbasAli-mn4th]

روعاتكم

[@Patstilltrying]

Great Videos people. I'm curious , what is the make and model of the sewing machine your using?

[@Patstilltrying]

Okie Dokie . I see the machine at your website , jumpin da gun here ...

[@SailriteDIY]

We are using the LS-1 PLUS. Here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LS-1-PLUS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine

[@bmor7002]

Sailrite u

[@MomoMomo-yn8if]

what was the cost for the new material for that boat? I have the same boat and my seat are weathered

[@SailriteDIY]

We used 15 yards of vinyl fabric. Here is the materials list for these cushions. Materials List: Polyurethane Foam 3/4" With Fabric Backing 60" - Item # 105045 Morbern Seabrook Stinger Bisque 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 105978 Seabrook Vinyl Welting/Piping Midnight - Item # 120144 Thread V-92 White Polyester UV 1oz (250 Yds) - Item # 20204 Morbern Seabrook Lite Glacier 54" Foam Backed Headliner - Item # 105467 BeauClip Panel Mounting System - Item #107156

[@EvilWhiteColonialist]

I wish I could double like a video

[@3rejohn]

u can push the love button lol

[@shawnp8429]

Damnnn...nice are you in MD need mine done

[@SailriteDIY]

Sorry, we supply the tools and fabrics for DIY only.

[@guy-qk6jd]

could you use those clips on steel? I'm mounting upholstered wood to steel for a car interior.

[@SailriteDIY]

I have not tested the BeauClip on metal surfaces, but I think it would work. You may have three choices to mount the female clip on metal. 1. A flat head drilling screws for metal #4 x 3/8" (which may be difficult to find in that small of a size). 2. Sheet metal screw #4 x 3/8" (readily available). 3. Or you may want to try to rivet it, as long as the rivet head sits mostly flat on the BeauClip flange. Some testing may be required to see which of the three choices above works best. Link to BeauClip: www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Panel-Mounting-System-Black

[@frankderuiter811]

For sheetmetal I would use countersunk (pop)rivets or you can use rivnuts and then screw the clip on with little screws.

[@tonyv8450]

awsome

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!!!

[@igfishing13]

Great

[@GarverBrown]

Where do I find these clips in 2016 catalog I looked cover to cover and didnt find them, Great idea even though.

[@SailriteDIY]

Here is the BeauClip link: www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Panel-Mounting-System-Black

[@GarverBrown]

Excellent job Cindy and very good video, I learned some new tricks of the trade. Thanks for making the video. Garver

[@toki8199]

Upholstery supply

[@TheSparkyr234]

I have to do this on about a 3 ft section on my side panel. Would I be able to use pressure treated plywood to replace bad section and reuse vinyl? I have never done this before.

[@SailriteDIY]

I would use a marine grade plywood and I would replace the old vinyl with new. Unless the old vinyl is in excellent shape.

[@TheSparkyr234]

@@SailriteDIY thanks for the quick reply.

[@SukitTrabeck]

You see that corner at 11:20. Better step it up Cindy!

[@65chev1]

SukitTrabeck 😂😂😂

[@BigPrizz]

what type of wood did you use to replace original panel?

[@splash5974]

Thats plywood that they painted to help protect it from moisture. You can use 3/8", 1/2", or 5/8" plywood.

[@sallylamb3343]

Did you cut the panels on the long edge of vinyl or cross grain?

[@SailriteDIY]

We try to cut the vinyl fabric along the length or width, but not along the bias. If we make our own piping or cording we will cut that along the bias.

[@1957eberhart]

@@SailriteDIY reason being because of the stretch of the vinyl

[@fsommer1]

What is this vinyl material? It looks very soft like leather. I don't see that you mentioned that.

[@SailriteDIY]

We used Morbern Seabrook vinyl fabric found here: www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Marine-Upholstery-Vinyl-Fabric/Brand/Morbern/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity

[@MonzaTom]

anything without all the screws showing??

[@jesseserrato3500]

How would you attach the side panels without screws so you cant see them

[@SailriteDIY]

Consider using these: www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Panel-Mounting-System-Black

[@donny00ful]

You had me until the sewing machine lol nice work

[@richardmahoney4531]

thoughts on greenboard ?

[@SailriteDIY]

Ya, I do not think that will work for this application.

[@johnschauder]

Are you trying to sound like How it’s Made? It’s like this is an audition tape for that show.

[@panikdrumrguy]

Ron Swanson would have no teeth from gritting at this. Sand and even out the cuts!

[@austinmartin5288]

Nice job, but them corner wrinkles would bother me.

[@jerrygsvt]

The narrators voice sounds like the same guy as Bar Rescue.

[@johnclark802]

Jerry Gala sewing machines

[@chonota01]

Everything smooth untill sawing machine

[@javiermoreno4168]

chonota01 I thought the same 😂

[@fishhuntadventure]

English?

[@ravinperera4255]

No offence, but the new boards have been cut pretty rough?

[@patrick9761]

Lady.. I mean Cindy u beautiful girl :)

[@chrisdallaire2668]

The way this guy pronounces "sail rite" is eating away at my soul.... "SEAHERITE".... WHY IS THE 'L' SILENT!!

[@thorthunder3227]

I see wrinkles in the corner.

[@flyingpumpkin783]

but not on the topside where it counts

[@Peter-df1hd]

This guy's voice is unbelievably annoying! Mute ON.

[@Banjo-lm2wl]

very messy job Cindy.

[@espjason]

Annoying voice over

[@jamesdennis9400]

That’s easy all those buttons everywhere… try a hidden fastener video guys