Where to go (online) for new seat cushions?

Sandman · 29 March 2020, 00:03

Hi, I recently bought a valiant 490 rib with a rear bench with backrest and 2 seat centre console and I would like to renew the seat cushion on the bench seat as it is a bit tatty. I would also like to add a cushion on the bow locker to create an additional seat.
Can anyone recommend an online shop that can take measurements and make me a replacement seat cushion (on a solid base) and also the bow seat cushion?

Also does anyone have any ideas on the best way to hold the bow seat cushion down? Would Velcro be the best idea?

boristhebold · 29 March 2020, 09:00

Not sure how an online shop could take measurements you might have to do that your self but then there is a risk it wont fit. Also you might have to find a one man band so to speak as businesses who do this have probably told staff not to come into work. You may be better just to leave it for a while until lockdown is over of find someone who is a solo player and where you could post your current seat. As to securing the seat down in the bow, some strong velco may probably do the trick, many seat cushions jus stay in place as wedged between the tubes which provide enouth securing force when underway etc.

Barrydonaldson19 · 29 March 2020, 09:47

I have the same rib with the same layout and recushioned spring last year including adding a bow cushion. Velcro holds it well, towed about 500 miles last summer. Done locally (Co Antrim) by a one man band, took the cushions to him and gave him the dims for the bow. Barry

whiskylee · 29 March 2020, 11:14

Have a look on website

https://www.marine-trim.co.uk/collections/helm-seats

whiskylee · 29 March 2020, 11:17

https://www.ibsparts.co.uk/product-c...-parts/page/2/

Sandman · 29 March 2020, 13:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrydonaldson19

I have the same rib with the same layout and recushioned spring last year including adding a bow cushion. Velcro holds it well, towed about 500 miles last summer. Done locally (Co Antrim) by a one man band, took the cushions to him and gave him the dims for the bow. Barry

You do t have any pics of the bow cushion do you (and of the boat in general)?

spartacus · 29 March 2020, 16:00

Check out Outhill (now Cheetah Marine), they do boat upholstery. There's also Marine Trim. They have standard templates for Zodiac and Avon bow cushions, so chances are they'll have made one for a Valiant 490. Ideally obtain a quote and agree a price and just send them the old cushions as templates.

Velcro could work if it was stitched into the marine vinyl.

https://www.marine-trim.co.uk/collec...cht-upholstery

Barrydonaldson19 · 29 March 2020, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrydonaldson19

I have the same rib with the same layout and recushioned spring last year including adding a bow cushion. Velcro holds it well, towed about 500 miles last summer. Done locally (Co Antrim) by a one man band, took the cushions to him and gave him the dims for the bow. Barry

Can you pm me your e mail and I'll send a couple of pics,

Sandman · 29 March 2020, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by spartacus

Check out Outhill (now Cheetah Marine), they do boat upholstery. There's also Marine Trim. They have standard templates for Zodiac and Avon bow cushions, so chances are they'll have made one for a Valiant 490. Ideally obtain a quote and agree a price and just send them the old cushions as templates.

Velcro could work if it was stitched into the marine vinyl.

https://www.marine-trim.co.uk/collec...cht-upholstery

I have sent them an email so hopefully they can help. Thanks