Best vinyl seat covering for an outdoor boat

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My boat is in the water for about 6 months of the year. It is open and gets wind, rain and sun.

What would be the very best replacement seat covering ?

Thanks

Dave

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Best vinyl seat covering for an outdoor boat

The UV rays from the Sun is what destroys a boats interior. Marine Vinyl comes with UV ratings usually in Hours. Good stuff is usually 1,000 hours or more and 28oz or more. If left exposed to the elements it will still not last long. I'd HIGHLY recommend having some sort of cotton or canvas cover made for the interior and have it coated with water repellant to try and protect the vinyl as much as possible from the elements. A bimini top would also be beneficial. Anything to keep the sun from beatind down own it. That's my recommendation.But everybody knows I'm just an

 

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Re: Best vinyl seat covering for an outdoor boat

Good stuff is usually 1,000 hours or more and 28oz or more.]

Hi Mike

Any brand names of types that meet this ?

Thanks

Dave

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Best vinyl seat covering for an outdoor boat

I get all my upholstery supplies from this online source. Great products at great prices. TORTUGA ORANGE PREMIUM MARINE PLEATED VINYL BY THE YARD items in Trimjobber Canvas Vinyl and Fabric store on eBay!

 

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Re: Best vinyl seat covering for an outdoor boat

Thanks Mike

Dave