My 04 also has poly seats. Not sure when they changed over.
My 04 also has poly seats. Not sure when they changed over.
Why is faster never fast enough.
As an fyi: Carl's is an 05 and mine is an 04. My build is the same as Carl's, with the exception of the stringers. I have plywood stringers.
Why is faster never fast enough.
So last night my best boating bud and I stared at and sat in my original seats.
I cleaned the seat up the best I could and asked for his opinion. I've not ever had the interior of a boat or car redone but he has. Conclusion was that the best choice would be to have new 24" high buckets made but that is not really a choice as the cost is prohibitive.
Comes down to replacing with the new standard 20" high buckets or just using what I've got.
The original seats show a little wear and but no rips so...
Leaning towards buying the new buckets seats this year and buying the new rear seat pieces next year.
Thank you, Patrick
1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha
Previously owned Donzis -
1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280
Pat, I found someone local that is recovering my front seats and making new rear cushions for half of what PPI is and 1/3 of Donzi Direct. They are using a high grade marine vinyl and are sewing the pleats the same as the original. He is also replacing the 20 year old wood bases. I've seen his work and I trust that it will come out well. There may be someone locally that can recover your seats. It's an option to buying new that are a different height.
'07 22 Classic Shelby GT
'96 18 Classic - sold
'69 16 Ski & Sport - sold
I just had these done by ABC upholstery in San Jose. She did all of the interior for me so I don't know what these two cost me directly, but all of the interior was less than 2000.
I think that the seats look great.
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Best,
Matt P.
I forgot to mention that I was also given a 2 year warranty.
Best,
Matt P.
I scrubbed and treated with vinyl protectant all of my interior over the weekend. I've decided it's good to go for another year at least. I also received new swivels/mounts for the front buckets; those were shot...
Thank you, Patrick
1994 18' Classic 350Mag Alpha
Previously owned Donzis -
1996 22' Classic, 502Mag Bravo
1987 20' Minx, 350Mag Alpha
1975 18' Classic, 350Chevy Volvo 280
I couldn't be more pleased with my seats. It took a while to get them but well worth it
FISH HARD
Hi Chip,
Would you mind indicating the area you live in. I somehow feel you are in Central Florida which is where I am. If we are somewhat close to each other I sure would be interested in talking with your seat person.
A question about your dog: Is that a picture of a Blue Weimaraner? We just lost ours of 14 years.
Thanks, Deejay
Deejay,
I'm over in Tampa. The shop is in New Port Richey and is Tampa Bay Canvas and Upholstery. Call Kevin at 813-507-3039. I haven't done mine yet as a little issue with a bad head has taken my in a different direction for the time being.
The black dog is a pure black dachshund. We get asked what kind of dog he is and I usually tell people he's a miniature lab just for fun. He's a bit strong willed and stubborn. That's the polite way to say he can be an A-hole but he's a great dog to have around overall. I'd love it if he'd go on the boat with me but it's not his thing. Really sorry to hear about your dog. For us they're family members and loosing one always hurts. My sympathies.
'07 22 Classic Shelby GT
'96 18 Classic - sold
'69 16 Ski & Sport - sold
The wood is so easy to change, I wouldn't hesitate to do it.
Plywood is so much cheaper and easier to use than a lot of dense plastics,
like HDPE (Starboard). I don't think I'd recommend PVC board. It's easier
to use but doesn't have the same structural strength as HDPE, and won't
hold screws as well.
If you use plywood, be sure and seal the perimeter w/a penetrating epoxy,
like System Three Clearcoat.
Another thing, when re-stapling the upholstery material to the reinforcement
material, use Monel and not stainless staples as the stainless staples will
eventually rust and Monel won't. Monel staples are available on Amazon.
George Carter
Central Florida
gcarter763@aol.com
http://kineticocentralfl.com/
“If you have to argue your science by using fraud, your science is not valid"
Professor Ian Plimer, Adilaide and Melbourne Universities
Thanks Chip for the response and info. I will let you know how this upholstery adventure works out and I hope you will do the same. I also hope the bad head is not your own head! What a surprise to hear your dog is dachshund and all black no less! I was sure he was a blue W. You sure are correct about them being family.
Deejay
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