Finally got around to having my bench seat redone. Couldn't decide on having a center step or the middle seat. Really wanted to have the seat for the days my daughters go fishing with me. Upholstery guy came through and gave me both. Middle seat cushion is removable and flips over into a nice step to get into the back deck. Boat looks completely different now.

Before and after:

Sweet.

 

A-Jay

Looks great........Al

Wow! You really did need new seats.   They look awesome.

Looks great. I bet that knocked a big dent in the fishing budget.

The condition of Mine is nothing like yours, the stitching in a couple of seams is staring to break so I've put mine off about as long as I can, I will probably start on it this summer. It just hasn't made it up that priority ladder, but it's only a couple runs down

Looks great. I bet that knocked a big dent in the fishing budget.

The condition of Mine is nothing like yours, the stitching in a couple of seams is staring to break so I've put mine off about as long as I can, I will probably start on it this summer. It just hasn't made it up that priority ladder, but it's only a couple runs down

It wasn't terribly expensive. When I looked at buying aftermarket seats, then fabricating a seat pan, carpeting, etc. It became almost a wash. I was just under the budget I set for it. So, I can't complain really. Ill probably send both pedestal seats over to get matched at some point. Those will be far cheaper just from not needing foam.

Nicely done! 

A couple years ago I bought two very nice new delux pedestal seats and the small center seat back and cushion for a Stratos 201 extremely cheap. The company that makes them for Stratos was selling off some that had some minor flaw. One you can hear something rattle around inside when you flip it over, the other I've never found it. Since I was dealing directly with the manufacture, I managed to talk them into selling me 15 yards of the same matching vinyl they made them with so when I recovered my seats everything would be a perfect match. I have two, walking foot commercial Consew sewing machines, I also restore cars from time to time, and a chair or two for the wife when she makes me, and do my own upholstery. So, I have everything but the time, it's just a matter of me taking the time to do it.

Bet that foam sucked up water real good when it rained.

Wow the old bench sure was trashed! Looks way better now! 

Bet that foam sucked up water real good when it rained.

Not to mention the darn foam powder that would get all over the place. Irritating junk.

A couple years ago I bought two very nice new delux pedestal seats and the small center seat back and cushion for a Stratos 201 extremely cheap. The company that makes them for Stratos was selling off some that had some minor flaw. One you can hear something rattle around inside when you flip it over, the other I've never found it. Since I was dealing directly with the manufacture, I managed to talk them into selling me 15 yards of the same matching vinyl they made them with so when I recovered my seats everything would be a perfect match. I have two, walking foot commercial Consew sewing machines, I also restore cars from time to time, and a chair or two for the wife when she makes me, and do my own upholstery. So, I have everything but the time, it's just a matter of me taking the time to do it.

The fabric itself I probably could have done in my shop, though not nearly as quickly I'm sure. Just decided to have a pro do it right the first time.

Looks really good! congratulations nothing like new foam for the butt and back!