Source for Interior Upholstry to match original

rbezdon

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Where can I get the vynl on the seats. I have no idea where to get the same color pattern as the OEM stuff in there now. Most of mine is not in bad condition except the two seats next to the engine cover in the rear and the rear deck cover. These are fairly cracked. I hate to put in a couple grand to completely redo the interior so say nothing of the fact that I am a gear head and I hate sewing, reupholstry and fiberglass. I have redone a couple of cars including the iterior and body work with fiberglass and Bondo so I know I hate it from experience. I would just like to repair the 3 pieces of damaged vynl and be done with it. I have an 88 Bayliner Capri 1950 open bow. So far, I really like the basic structure of the Bayliner, hull and drive train basically the same as boats for much more $$$ but the flooring and vynl seems to be the issue.
 

Chris1956

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Re: Source for Interior Upholstry to match original

vatter, BoatUS sells marine vinyl. They will send you a sample to try and match the color/pattern. You can also do a google search and find other manufacturers/distributors.
 

fishnfiend

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Re: Source for Interior Upholstry to match original

"flooring and vynl seems to be the issue"<br /><br />I'd be surprised if you could find many '88 boats that didn't have flooring/vinyl needs. I wouldn't blame this on Bayliner. The interior and floors in my '86 Searay project boat are total crap - it all has to come out. I'd be thrilled with a little vinyl repair!
 

joe_nj

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Re: Source for Interior Upholstry to match original

I've had good luck with fabricwarehouse.com
 

danond

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Re: Source for Interior Upholstry to match original

rbezdon: You're not going to find a perfect match. Your best bet is to find a local place that sells marine vinyl and see if you can get something close, then try online if you can't.

You'd be surprised what you can find at just about any upholstery shop. What you're asking is a question they hear daily and they know how to approach it.
 
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