Attaching cushions to fibreglass seat

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Yeah right. The effort it required to pull my Velcro'd bases off after someone has sat on them for ten mins would pull the screws/bolts clean out of your hinges. No sea condition would shift them a mil. Whether you believe me or not is by the by.

Just seen this
What I DONT believe is that Velcro is as you say "more practicle than hinges" and maybe if you had the choice!..neither would you IMO it's just poor design and a cheap fix for the manufacturer!
Hinges are quicker and easier to use...more secure...with the option of locks..(I already covered that....and ( especially in rough conditions).. you don't have to wonder the deck holding a seat pod like a Numpty!..while you sort your shit out!..Simples!

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Just seen this
What I DONT believe is that Velcro is as you say "more practicle than hinges" and maybe if you had the choice!..neither would you IMO it's just poor design and a cheap fix for the manufacturer!
Hinges are quicker and easier to use...more secure...with the option of locks..(I already covered that....and ( especially in rough conditions).. you don't have to wonder the deck holding a seat pod like a Numpty!..while you sort your shit out!..Simples!

Clearly you have ZERO experience of industrial Velcro used in such an application. Not that that would ever stop you from offering up a Maxi 'pearl of wisdom'.

[Starovich]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Just seen this
What I DONT believe is that Velcro is as you say "more practicle than hinges" and maybe if you had the choice!..neither would you IMO it's just poor design and a cheap fix for the manufacturer!
Hinges are quicker and easier to use...more secure...with the option of locks..(I already covered that....and ( especially in rough conditions).. you don't have to wonder the deck holding a seat pod like a Numpty!..while you sort your shit out!..Simples!

still missing the OP Question....

please to tell me how to fix a hinge to a cushion, not a seat base.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Mollers

Clearly you have ZERO experience of industrial Velcro used in such an application. Not that that would ever stop you from offering up a Maxi 'pearl of wisdom'.

Or clearly you backing up your spurious claims with a ANY relevant facts (as usual) Eh!

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Starovich

still missing the OP Question....

please to tell me how to fix a hinge to a cushion, not a seat base.

For Matts... See post 5

[Starovich]

Originally Posted by Maximus

For Matts... See post 5

say what?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Starovich View Post
i use heavy duty self adhesive Velcro. its never come loose and in fact the vinyl pulled away from the base and the velcro was still solid.

As always, prep is key, dry, salt/dirt free first.
I've used this in the past with good results....the Heavy duty marine rated stuff in white is the way to go.

You are on about hinges how you going to fix a hinge to a vinyl and foam pad?

[Mollers]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Or clearly you backing up your spurious claims with a ANY relevant facts (as usual) Eh!

I'm not knocking hinges and catches, they're a tried and tested system. However,IMO and experience, Velcro is a neater solution for an Osprey pod top and works superbly. I don't know what you mean by 'facts', take a judge for a trip and ask him how the seat was? I'm not trying to sell the concept.

You always champion whatever system, fitting, equipment, etc,etc.that you have fitted to your current boat. Diss'ing alternative systems of which you have no knowledge or experience is not helpful.
Unfortunately, when you change boats, you then ditch your previously loudly held opinions/preferences for whatever you've fitted to the next boat.

This may possibly create a credibility issue.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Maximus

I've used this in the past with good results....the Heavy duty marine rated stuff in white is the way to go.

There you go...(No.5)and not a mention of a Hinge in sight!..For THAT application A vote for Velcro....it does have its uses