But interior cushions? Sure, it's a 1977 boat, and the cushions looked original. Did it matter? Wouldn't we be spending most of the time in the cockpit? I mean, in reality, we're going to be primarily day sailors. An overnight trip or two would be great. I just didn't think that's going to happen for some time. I still need to become a proficient sailor. The weather is getting wetter and colder. I figured cushions would be a down the road upgrade.
Jane was insistent. And she couldn't have been more right. We did some comparison shopping for upholsterers. Prices ranged greatly. Then we ended up finding a guy just on the other side of the bridge from us in Oakland, Tony at a company called Bay Trim. He does automotive and marine work. His prices were reasonable, and his turnaround was just a couple weeks, inclusive of ordering the dark royal blue marine canvas and materials.
Jane had a work trip this weekend. I picked up the cushions on Friday, and my daughter helped me get them from the truck to the boat. It was a little like a simple puzzle to get the cushions in the right spot. And then I spent an hour stapling Velcro to the wood of the seating area to match where Tony had the reverse Velcro added to the vinyl backs of the side and back cushions.
And they look great. My daughter tried out the pilot berth, the V berth and both settees. I sent photos to my wife so she wouldn't have to wait until Thanksgiving to see them in person.
Now there is one fix still needed by Tony. The small triangular cushion that goes in between the main cushions of the V berth rests on edges below the other cushions. So the foam must be a few inches taller. It was not. So I expect Tony to correct it. Otherwise, I'm completely happy with this purchase and vendor.
Jane was right. It makes the boat feel different. And now maybe we'll accelerate how quickly we get out for a few overnighters. So check them out.
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