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  1. tpenfield

    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    This is the forward backrest section of the u-shape seating . . . repaired. . . . This is now all coated with OTWS and sitting out in the gargare to dry.
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Back at it this weekend. Here are some pictures of the seat base backing to straighten out the piece that had a bend . . . . . . . 12 SS bolt/nylock sets did the trick to flatten it out. I'll need to trim the exposed length of the bolts.
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    A nice thing about winter months in the northern areas is that you can really dry out wood, if you bring it inside into a heated environment. Here are the remaining wood pieces from the boat seats that look to be 'savable' . . . I sprayed the them all over with bleach, let them soak for a day...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    This is the forward section of the 'U'-shaped seating. It is a mess . . . . . Looks like I'll be re-building this one. :rolleyes: FWIW - I took this seat assembly out about 5 years ago to do some work under the cockpit and it was fine then. I think once rot takes hold, it goes quickly.
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Wood is sealed . . . now drying. :)
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    I got the new seat bases all cut out. Now onto mixing up some OTWS . . . :)
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Here is the largest of the seat bases ready to be given the final seam. I am using a combination of basting tape, clips, and staples to hold the pieces together in alignment while doing the sewing. . . . I'll have to grab some plywood this weekend so's I can make the new backer boards. Got to...
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    1988 Rogue 2420

    Scott Danforth It looks like you will have 4 pieces . . . 3 are basically the same . . . The 4th is the more elaborate piece, as per below . . . . (Right?) . . then the larger piece with the more elaborate stitching . . . . . Let me know if I have got this right.
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    This is the largest seat base . . . about 80" long. gluing the sew foam was a bit of a challenge with such a large piece of vinyl, but it all worked out. . . Probably will start sewing it together tonight. Then, I'll be fabricating the seat backer boards so I can put them all together. Got...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    I am starting to work on the backer boards for the seats. There are 3 hinged seat sections that open up into storage compartments 1) Port settee base 2) Center of the U-shaped seating base 3) Aft portion of the u-shaped seating backrest. The Center base would typically fall into the storage...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Update . . . This is the port side settee base. (loosely fit) . . This skin came out the best so far. I am using the 3M 77 adhesive for the 'sew foam' and that is working out much better than the water-based stuff. One more base to go, then it is onto the seat backs.
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Progress Update . . . I made the seat 'pull straps' for the 3 hinged seat sections. . . I am now working on the port side settee. This seat base is a bit different than the 'U' shaped seating bases. . . . Next steps are to lay out the templates on a sheet of vinyl and markup the pieces for...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Thanks guys for the pointers along the way. This one turned out much better . . . . . . . The vinyl skin is just tacked in place . . . the center 'tack strip' is not adhered to the base, etc. I need to make a new plywood backing for this seat, because it is cracked. Onward . . . I think I...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    I've got the pieces all cut out and ready to go. I should be stitching this evening after work. . . I did find out where I came up short on my previous attempt. . . . the piece in the middle was about 2 inches shorter than it should have been :noidea: I am adding a dash of the pink on the...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Template Update . . . I finished the seat base template today. . . . .
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Seat Base Update . . . I tried making the aforementioned seat base from the existing vinyl as the patterns for the new vinyl. It was a total fail :facepalm: :rolleyes: It came up about 2" short and not something that I could stretch to fit. Scratch 1 yard of white vinyl :rolleyes: So, I am...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Thanks Corjen1 . . . I am finding the corners a bit challenging and I seem to be getting 1-2 stitches of 'bunching' in most of the corner areas. I think your tips will come in handy as I progress. I thought that these seat skins would be fairly easy, given that they are not too elaborate. ...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Here are a couple of pics with the seat back and seat base together. . .
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Thanks, Lowlysubaruguy I am struggling a bit on the sharp corners, but I suppose that will get better with time. I have a box of SS staples and a pneumatic staple gun. I made the matching seat for the back rest that I made the other day. It came out fairly well . . . a bit of a struggle at the...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Vinyl Upholstery Update . . . I re-made the skin that I had a few issues with . . . Here are a bunch of pictures in progression: . Main panel and end caps . . . . . . I got the top stitching straight on this skin. It will be a keeper :thumb:
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