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  1. tpenfield

    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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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Here is today's progress. I Made the first seat covering. Not perfect . . . a few boo-boos. I'll be making a few adjustments to the pattern cutting and the stitching sequence to hopefully make things a bit better & easier. Here are a couple of pics . . . . . . I am liking the green, after all...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Canvas work is done . . . At least for now. I completed the new mooring cover today. . . Here are a few detail pics . . . . I got the supplies for OTWS to seal up the plywood backings. Next steps are to disassemble the seats and see if I can use any of the existing plywood. I also...
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    Need advice on getting bearing carrier off on Bravo 3

    >>> 1) Do you have to use an acetylene torch or is MAPP gas enough? Heat is stupid, it does not know where it comes from. I used a heat gun and maybe a propane torch >>>> 2) Are you applying downward pressure at the same time you are moving the torch around and heating it up or can you do it...
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    Need advice on getting bearing carrier off on Bravo 3

    You want to gently heat the area of the casing right next to the bearing carrier. I think the torque spec is about 200 ft-lbs, so that will take a good amount of torque to loosen it. Here are some pics from my my Bravo 3 adventures, if that helps. . 'Righty' (clockwise) is loosey. So I'm...
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    Time to re-upholster - Formula 330 SS

    Canvas Update - Mooring Cover. . . I made the rough material for the mooring cover today. 4 Panels sewn together and top-stitched. . The dimensions are 9' 6" x 16' 3" . . . a bit bigger than my table :eek: . I'll use the old cover to get an outline of the shape. Here is a detail photo of...
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